China news, Beijing, Feb. 9 – Housing price in China has always aroused heated discussions among property developers and ordinary Chinese. To many property developers and local government officials, housing price in China is still low compared with many developed countries. However, the average housing price in the United States is only 8,000 yuan per square meter, while in China, it is even higher than in the United States. This shows that there are some bubbles(泡沫) in Chinese real estate (房地产) market, the International Finance News reported.
Although the average price of residential houses in the United States, after converted to Renminbi, is about 8,000 yuan per square meter, the houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses. If US property developers sell their houses according to the building area, then the housing price will be even lower than 8,000 yuan per square meter. In most big Chinese cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, houses are sold at a price even higher than those in the US.
The high housing sales price in large cities in China proves that Chinese real estate market does have some bubbles. Moreover, Chinese houses can not be compared with houses in US in terms of building quality, environment and supporting facilities. Furthermore, it should be noted that American people’s average income is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people. How can the Chinese afford to buy a house which is even more expensive than that sold in US?
At the beginning of 2007, Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public. Now in order to reduce the high housing prices, the government can regulate (控制) the real estate market by raising tax on property industry and controlling the release of loans to property developers. At the same time, the government should allow people to build more houses through various fund-raising channels, such as funds collected from buyers or raised by working units. By applying these multiple means, it is expected that the high housing prices can be lowered.
1.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A．Chinese houses can not be compared with houses in US in terms of building quality, environment and supporting facilities.
B．American people’s average income is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people.
C．The houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses.
D．There are more people who need houses in China than those in the United States.
2.What is the main idea of this passage?
A．The Chinese government should do something to control the housing price.
B．There are some bubbles in Chinese real estate market.
C．The average housing price in China is even higher than in the United States.
D．The Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public.
3.How many measures are mentioned in the last paragraph in order to reduce the high housing prices?
A．Four B．Three C．Five D．Two
4.It can be inferred from the passage that ______
A. Housing price in China has lowered since 2007.
B. There will be no bubbles in Chinese real estate after the government raises tax on property industry.
C. Ordinary Chinese are looking forward to seeing that the high housing prices will be lowered.
D. More ordinary Chinese will buy a house in America instead of in China.
TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
What
is TEENSGIVING?
TEENSGIVING is an exciting event where hundreds of New York City teens gather together annually for a remarkable day of community service. This year, TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 participants will once again better New York City and impact thousands of lives!
When is TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010?
SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010
Where is TEENSGIVING?
All over New York City. Everyone will meet at the 92nd Street Y (92nd and Lexington) at 9:00 am for the event kick-off. Then, all TEENSGIVING volunteers will disperse across the city to work with our partnering agencies where they will make a HUGE difference (and have fun!).
Who participates in TEENSGIVING?
Hundreds of teenagers from around the city. Teens come from the 92nd Street Y, various city schools, youth groups, and organizations in the area. In addition, many adult volunteers (ages 21 and older) will donate their time to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010.
What projects do participants do at the agencies?
Sample projects include painting park benches, planting gardens, visiting and playing with underprivileged children, assembling craft kits for children in hospitals, assisting at animal shelters, working at soup kitchens, delivering meals and celebrating with families at homeless shelters.
Do I get anything for participating in TEENSGIVING?
Yes! Everybody benefits! Teen volunteers will receive *6 hours* of community service credit, good towards honor society, high school graduation and college application requirements. Adult volunteers will be “thanked” with a light breakfast, a gift certificate for their troubles, and the satisfaction of helping our city’s youth contribute to their community. In addition, all teen and adult volunteers will receive a cool TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 T-shirt. This sounds awesome!
How do I register for TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010?
Interested teens and/or adults should e-mail the TEENSGIVING Coordinator Josh Hyman at jhyman@92Y.org (subject: TEENSGIVING) to receive more information and to register for this fantastic event!
**Teens can also contact their school’s Community Service Advisor**
TEENSGIVING is sponsored by the 92nd Street Y.
1.TEENSGIVING is an event held ____________.
A. from time to time B. every year C. every two years D. twice a year
2.An adult volunteer may get ______ for his time devoted to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010.
A. community service credit and a T-shirt B. a high school certificate and a light breakfast
C. a T-shirt and a gift certificate D. a gift certificate and community service credit
3.The writer’s purpose in writing the passage is to __________.
A. inform readers of some frequently asked questions
B. introduce TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 to readers
C. encourage readers to ask more questions about TEENSGIVING
D. call on readers to participate in TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010
I made a promise to myself on the way down to the vacation beach cottage. For two weeks I would try to be a loving husband and father. Totally loving. No ifs, ands or buts.
The idea had come to me as I listened to a talk on my car radio. The speaker was quoting a Biblical passage about husbands and their wives. Then he went on to say, “Love is an act of will. A person can choose to love.” To myself, I had to admit that I had been a selfish husband. Well, for two weeks that would change.
And it did. On arriving at the beach cottage, I kissed Evelyn meeting me at the door and said, “That new yellow sweater looks great on you.” “Oh, Tom, you noticed”, she said, surprised and pleased. Maybe a little puzzled. After the long drive, I wanted to sit and read. Evelyn suggested a walk on the beach. I started to refuse, but then I thought, “Evelyn’s been alone here with the kids all week and now she wants to be alone with me.” We walked on the beach while the children flew their kites.
So it went. Two weeks of not calling the Wall Street firm where I am a director; a visit to the shell museum though I usually hate museums. Relaxed and happy, that’s how the whole vacation passed. I made a new promise to keep on remembering to choose love.
There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment, however. Evelyn and I still laugh about it today. On the last night at our cottage, preparing for bed, Evelyn stared at me with the saddest expression.
“What’s the matter?” I asked her.
“Tom,” she said in a voice filled with distress, “ I don’t?”
“What do you mean?”
“Well…that checkup I had several weeks ago…our doctor…did he tell you something about me? Tom, you’ve been so good to me…am I dying?”
It took a moment for it all to be understood. Then I burst out laughing.
“No, honey,” I said, wrapping her in my arms. “You’re not dying; I’m just starting to live.”
1.From the story we may infer that Tom drove to the beach cottage ______.
A. with his family B. with Evelyn C. alone D. with his children
2.During the two weeks on the beach, Tom showed more love to his wife because ______.
A. he was determined to be a good husband
B. he had made a lot of money in his Wall Street firm
C. she looked lovely in her new clothes
D. the doctor said his wife was seriously ill
3.The author says, “There was one thing that went wrong with my experiment.” What does “one thing” refer to?
A. He praised her sweater, which puzzled her.
B. She insisted on visiting a museum, which he hated.
C. He knew something about her illness but didn’t tell her.
D. He was so good to her that she thought she must be dying.
4.By saying “I’m just starting to live,” Tom means that ______.
A. he is just beginning to understand the real meaning of life
B. he is just beginning to enjoy life as a loving husband
C. he lived an unhappy life before and is now starting to change
D. he is beginning to feel regret for what he did to his wife before
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A boy was born to a couple after eleven years of marriage. They were a loving couple and you can imagine how excited they were. Certainly the boy was 1as the apple of their eyes.
One morning, the husband saw a medicine bottle 2．As he was late for work, he asked his wife to cap the bottle and ___3____. The mother, who was busy in the kitchen, 4the matter. The boy playfully went to the medicine bottle, was 5with its color, and drank it all. It 6to be a poisonous medicine 7adults in small dosages. When the child showed 8of poisoning, the mother took him to the hospital, where he died. The mother was stunned（使昏迷）.She was too 9to face her husband. When the 10father came to the hospital and saw the dead child, he 11his wife and uttered just four words.
The husband just said “ 12”
The husband was indeed 13in human relationships. The child was dead. He could 14be brought back to life. There was no 15in finding fault with the mother. 16, if only he had taken time to keep the bottle in the cupboard or other place, this would not have happened. No one is 17. She had also lost her only child .What she needed at that moment was comfort and 18from the husband. That was what he gave her.
If everyone can look at life with this kind of perspective, there would be much fewer problems in the world. Sometimes we spend time in asking who is 19or whom to blame, whether in a relationship, in a job or with the people we know. In this way, we will 20some warmth in human relationship .
1.A．treated B．thought C．looked D．abandoned
2.A．shut B．close C．bare D．open
3.A．put it aside B．set it aside C．put it away D．leave it alone
4.A．completely forgetting B．wholly terrified
C．totally forgot D．absolutely remembered
5.A．satisfied B．fascinated C．puzzled D．calmed
6.A．happened B．seemed C．appeared D．occurred
7.A．stood for B．left for C．meant for D．called for
8.A．symbols B．signals C．clues D．signs
9.A．ashamed B．frightened C．annoyed D．worried
10.A．awful B．angry C．heartbroken D．patient
11.A．looked at B．smiled at C．glared at D．glanced at
12.A．I hate you, now. B．How do you do?
C．How did this happen? D．I love you, Darling.
13.A．an idiot B．a genius C．a success D．an evil
14.A．never B．seldom C．even D．once
15.A．wonder B．point C．pleasure D．worry
16.A．Therefore B．Otherwise C．Besides D．However
17.A．to blame B．to be blamed C．to be accused D．to be noticed
18.A．explanation B．courage C．excuse D．sympathy
19.A．suitable B．believable C．accessible D．responsible
20.A．make out B．look out C．stand out D．miss out
One of the men held the view _____the book said was right.
A. what that B. that what C. that D. what
More attention should be paid ______on Yingtan where the l3th Jiangxi’s Game will be held in May，2010．
A．for focusing B．to focus C．to focusing D．to focuses
