The Japanese economy is at a standstill，Japan ’ s government has said, as concerns about the
strong yen(曰元）continue to grow. The recovery in the economy was “pausing"，the CabinetOffice said in a monthly statement.
It is the most negative that the government has been about the economy in nearly two years.The rising yen and a slowdown in global demand for Japanese exports were blamed for the setback.
In recent months, the government has insisted that the economy is “picking up". But it saidit now expected the economy to Femain weak for some time, with “weakening" exports a chiefconcern. It said shipments to Asia in particular were becoming weaker, further hitting exportersthat are already suffering from the strong yen.
The yen remains near a 15 - year high against the US dollar, despite the financial interfer-ence (干预）in the currency markets last month for the first time in six years.
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan(菅直人）has also passed a $ 63 billion stimulus(剌激）package in an effort to protect exporters who have seen the poor exchange rate eat into their prof-its. At the close of markets in Tokyo，the yen was trading at 81.44 yen to the dollar, just off thehigh of 81.27 yen.
"If the economy turns out as expected, we may end up describing the current situation as asoft patch，” one of die government officials said ’ “ But if it comes under further downwardpressure,
it could end up slipping into recession(衰退）.”The Japanese government think the current bad economy situation is partly due to .
| A．the decline of the strong yen | B．the unsatisfactory exports |
| C．the government' s mistaken policy | D．the decline in the quality of goods |
In recent months, the government has a(n) attitude towards the economy situation.
| A．shocking | B．negative | C．optimistic | D．aggressive |
From the passage we know the government has taken measures mainly to .
| A．protect the foreign markets | B．protect profits of its hitting exporters |
| C．monitor the yen exchange rate | D．stimulate domestic demands |
The passage could probably be found in.
| A．government white paper | B．a science fiction |
| C．a travel journal | D．a newspaper report |
Sheffield
Lincoln College of English
Classes for foreign students at all levels 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and one course open all year.
Small class (maximum 12 students), library, language lab and listening center,
accommodations with selected families 25 minutes from London.
Course fees for English for one year are $1380 with reduction for shorter periods of study._____ are admitted in.
| A．Both foreigners and native speakers | B．Only foreign beginners |
| C．Only foreign advanced students | |
| D．Foreign students from beginners to the advanced |
While you stay there, _____ will take care of you.
| A．the school where you study | B．the family you have chosen |
| C．your classmates | D．your parents |
If you go there for one term course, you will pay _____ for it.
| A．$1380 | B．over $1380 |
| C．much less than $1380 | D．nothing |
"Mark Twain" was the name used by Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910) when he wrote books. His father was a lawyer, but a poor one, who lived at Florida, Missouri. The family was so poor that Samuel did not receive much teaching. He had to learn all that he could from the people whom he met. His father died when he was very young, and then there was even less money than before.
Many of the men in this part of America worked in the ships on the great River Mississippi, and he did this himself at one time (1857).
Where did he find the name "Mark Twain"? It came from the great river itself. It was part of one of the cries used by men who worked in the ships. When a man called "By the mark twain!" he meant that the river was "two marks deep" there, that is to say, six feet deep ( "Twain" is an old form of the work "Two".) Samuel Clemens often heard these words when he was young, and he used them as a penname all his life.
During his work on the Mississippi he met travelers of all kinds, and this helped him a great deal when he started to write. But the number of travelers became smaller when war started in America in 1861. Many of the great ships on the river stopped work. Samuel left then and went to Nevada with his brother, who was at that time Governor of Nevada. There, near the town of Carson, Samuel became a gold miner, but he never made much money at the time. He soon saw that life in the gold mines was not for him. He also tried writing for the newspapers in Nevada, and this seemed more hopeful. He found that he could write.
He went to Europe in 1867 and visited France and Italy. In 1870 he married Olivia Langdon, and two years later he was spending nearly all his time writing. Among his books is his own story (1908).
He is now always known as Mark Twain, and many people do not even know that his family name was Clemens. He traveled in America and in England, and went to Oxford in 1907. He was one of the great American writers of the time, and could make his readers laugh – a thing which few writers can do. He died in 1910."Mark Twain" was _________.
| A．a famous American writer | B．name of a book |
| C．a great river in America | D．a large ship |
As a child, Samuel did not get much education because _________.
| A．his father died too early | B．the family was very poor |
| C．he disliked school very much | |
| D．he could learn what he liked from the people he met |
What gave him a great deal when he started writing? _______
| A．His poor childhood | B．The Mississippi river |
| C．All kinds of travelers he met | D．His brother |
We can infer from the passage that ________.
| A．Samuel loved writing from his early age |
| B．Samuel did not love writing at the beginning |
| C．his writings to the newspaper were successful |
| D．his brother encouraged him to write more |
According to the writer of the passage, a good writer could _________.
| A．write a lot for his readers | B．make a lot of money for his family |
| C．cause his readers to laugh | D．travel everywhere he wanted |
阅读下面的短文，根据要求完成下列各小题。
On October 19，1959，the first Special English program was broadcast(广播)on the Voice of America．It was an experiment．The goal was to communicate by radio in clear and simple English with people whose native language was not English．Experts said the goal was admirable，but the method would not work．However，．The Special English programs quickly became some of the most popular on VOA．And they still are．
Forty years later，Special English continues to communicate with people who are not fluent in English．But during the years its role has expanded．It also helps people learn American-English．It succeeds in helping people learn English in a non-traditional way．And it provides listeners, even those who are native English speakers, with information they cannot find elsewhere.
Today，Special English broadcasts around the world seven days a week，five times a day．Each half-hourly broadcast begins with ten minutes of the latest news followed by 20minutes of feature(特写报道)programming．There is a different short feature every weekday about science，development，agriculture，and environment，and on the weekend about news events and American idioms．These programs are followed by in-depth(深入的)15 minutes features about American culture，history，science，medicine，space，important people or short stories．
76. What is the best title of the passage?(Please answer within 10 words．)
77. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following sentence?
(Special English has played a more important part in many areas over the years．)
78. Please fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence．(Please answer within 10 words．)
79. What do you think about Special English?(Please answer within 30 words．)
80. Translate the underlined sentence in the second paragraph into Chinese．
When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. It’s time to enjoy yourselves!
There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates and teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.
High school students in western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have party to mark their graduation. It’s to mark the time when kids turn into young men and women. After the party, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It means they will no longer depend on their parents as before.
As the party, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.
Common party activities include dining, dancing, the crowing(加冕)of a ball king and queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their class party through the four years of their high school.
High schools in or near large cities may rent big rooms at expensive hotels or，to be unusual, on a pleasure boat．But often costs are out by simply using the school gym．Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the event special．The music played at the party will be the most popular kinds，like rock and hip-hop．
Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the party，but others like to go with friends，to whom they are soon going to say goodbye．The writer’s purpose in writing this passage is to．
| A．tell an interesting experience of high school students |
| B．tell how the western students spend the last days of high school |
| C．introduce several ways of the western students’ killing time |
| D．tell how western high school students usually celebrate graduation |
What does the party mean, for western high school students that are about to graduate?
| A．They are adults and will not depend on parents． |
| B．These teenagers can find a job to support themselves． |
| C．They have grown up and need friends’ help． |
| D．They have finished high school and will go to college． |
What does the underlined word“mark”in Paragraph 3 mean?
| A．Remember | B．Show | C．Sign | D．Celebrate． |
From the fourth paragraph，we can infer that .
| A．the party is very interesting |
| B．graduates pay much attention to the party |
| C．boys wear as usual to attend the party |
| D．girls like to make themselves beautiful at all hours |
All the following statements are true EXCEPT that .
| A．generally speaking，students will receive 12 years’ formal education before going to college |
| B．girls wear formal dresses or dress in shiny or brightly colored materials in order to be noticed |
| C．using the school gym is cheaper and students don’t need to make a lot of effort |
| D．sometimes teachers and parents are also invited to the parties |
Trip 1 Black Bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: Free When: May 8
Trip 2 Garland Valley
Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland hut is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.
Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15
Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip . The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.
Cost: $ 12 When: May 8, May 15, May22
Equipment to be needed:
• Please bring enough water and food for all walks.
• Wear good walking shoes—no high heels.
• Wear a hat for day walks.
• Dress warmly for night walks.
• Children must be with an adult.
• Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.
• Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.
Bookings:
• Bookings for the above trips can be trade by telephone（893 — 4847）or on the Internet at www. Bluemountaintour. comWhere are these trips?
| A．In a large city. | B．In a park in the mountains. |
| C．In a special kind of zoo. | D．In three different countries. |
On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?
| A．Black Bear Count | B．Garland Valley |
| C．Flashlight Adventure | D．None of the trips |
Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?
| A．Good walking shoes | B．A pair of glasses |
| C．Food and water | D．A sleeping-bag |
Which following statement about Flashlight Adventure is NOT true according to the passage?
| A．Bring your drink and lunch for this walk. |
| B．Many of the animals you will see on this trip . |
| C．The guide will tell you about the lives ofthe animals you see. |
| D．There is no need to book early. |
What is the best title for the passage?
| A．Adventure Travel in America |
| B．Hunting around the Great Mountains |
| C．Interesting Trips in the East of the USA |
| D．Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains |