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 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 the real estate market by raising tax on property industry and controlling the release of loans and lands 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.According to the passage, what is the average housing price per square meter in China?
A．8000 yuan B．10000 yuan C．7000 yuan D．It’s not mentioned here
2.We can’t learn from the passage that_________.
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.
3.What is the main idea of this passage?
A．The housing price in China is so high that the government should do something useful to
prevent it.
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．Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public.
4.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
Dear Harry Potter,
Hi! I'm Kevin from India．I really feel lucky to write you a letter．
Though I live far away from your world, I think we are a little alike, You are a great wizard(魔术师) ．You have done lots of magical things to be amazed at．Although I don't do magic, I do believe in it．Well, I'm also a wizard at school．And I can often get As, but I am not a bookworm．I like to play jokes in class, which sometimes make my teachers angry．I also have many friends．They often get me into and out of trouble．No matter what has happened, we still get close together．
Oh, I almost forget to tell you that our school is almost like yours, Hogwarts．It's a special one for excellent students．We have modern classes and technology lessons．But when much is given, much is expected, so I often stay up late just to finish my homework．It really makes me tired and bored．
Luckily, I can read your stories in my free time．I feel like I know you．You have a mind of your own．You are young, but you know how to take responsibility for your decisions．Also you think with a clear head even in danger．What a great boy you are ! How I wish I could meet you soon!
May you have a nice time．
yours, Kevin
1.Kevin and Harry are a little alike because_______．
A．they almost have the same experience B．their worlds are full of magic
C．their schools are close to each other D．they both like the same subjects．
2.In the passage, "a bookworm" means a person_______．
A．who likes keeping worms B．who is loved by teachers at school
C．who is nervous of reading books D．who enjoys nothing but reading
3.From the passage we know that Kevin_______．
A．is a slow boy in class B．is fed up with much homework
C．doesn't believe in magic D．likes to keep quiet in class
4.Kevin writes to Harry to tell him many things EXCEPT_______．
A．his friends B．his school life
C．his trouble D．his family
A man noticed his father alive on television — five years after he thought he had cremated(火化) him. A body discovered three years after his disappearance in 2000 was thought to be the pensioner (a retired person), but it’s now emerged(显出) it wasn’t.
When John Delaney disappeared, he was spending much of his time living outside, and sleeping on the streets. He was last seen in a hospice(收容所) in Manchester. His family searched the streets of the city for him but had no luck. So when a badly-rotten body was found in the grounds of the Manchester Royal Infirmary in 2003, wearing similar clothes, police believed it was Mr Delaney and his family held a funeral.
But earlier this year his son, John Renehan, saw a picture of his father on a BBC programme.
An appeal was being made for anyone who knew the man — who had memory loss—to give information.
John Renehan:
Well I knew at that very moment that was my dad. I knew at that very moment. Obviously his face, it was a bit changed, but I just knew at that very moment that was my dad. It emerged that John Delaney had been living in a care home for the last eight years.
Police have admitted they made mistakes and their enquiries were insufficient. Mr Delaney’s son now wants to know the identity of the man he cremated — thinking it was his father.
1.John Renehan cremated his “father” .
A．in 2003 B．in 2000 C．in 2005 D．in 2008
2.What mistake did police make?
A．They couldn’t find Mr Delaney as soon as possible.
B．In 2003, they took a badly-rotten body for Mr Delaney.
C．They didn’t give any information to John Renehan.
D．They made John Renehan cremate the rotten body.
3.The most probable reason why Delaney disappeared was that .
A．he had memory loss. B．his family disliked him
C．he liked to live outside D．he met with a friendly family
4.It can be inferred from the passage that Delaney .
A．has recovered his memory
B．often quarrelled with his family
C．loitered(游荡) in the streets for 5 years
D．was once a man with luck
5.Which of the following is the best title?
A．A Badly-rotten Body B．Missing Body
C．Missing Father D．Dead Father
An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money.
When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore with the money in her hand.
“And what do you want?” asked the salesman. “It’s for my little brother,” the girl answered. “He’s really, really sick and I want to buy a miracle.” “Pardon?” said the salesman.
“My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?” “We don’t sell a miracle here, child. I’m sorry,” the salesman said with a smile.
“Listen, if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”
A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?”
“I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I have brought all my money.”
“How much do you have?” asked the man. “$ 1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered.
“Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$ 1.11, the price of a miracle for little brothers.”
He took up the girl’s hand and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was home again.
How much did the miracle cost?
1.What was the trouble in the little girl’s family?
A．Her brother was seriously ill. B．They had no money.
C．Nothing could save her brother. D．Both A and B.
2.In the eye of the little girl, a miracle might be .
A．something interesting B．something beautiful
C．some wonderful medicine D．some good food
3.The little girl said again and again “...I can try and get some more.” That shows .
A．she had still kept some money
B．she hoped not to be refused
C．There was no need to worry about money
D．she thought money was easy to get
4.What made the miracle happen?
A．The girl’s love for her brother． B．The girl’s money.
C．The medicine from the drugstore. D．Nobody can tell.
Welcome to Cöteborg University
Cöteborg University is one of Sweden’s largest and most popular universities.
We are very proud of this and believe that there are several reasons for our popularity. The principal reasons we believe to be the high quality of our education and research and the broad range of courses that we offer. In addition to this, Cöteborg University provides an attractive and exceptionally（格外的）high-standard study environment. Most parts of the university are situated in the city centre and this enriches city life as well as student life.
Cöteborg has a lot to offer its students: it has a rich and varied cultural life with many theatres, concerts and festivals. For those looking for outdoor life, forests and vast recreation（娱乐）areas are not far away from the city centre; the sea and the archipelago（群岛）are also within easy reach. Industry and commerce are expanding, and have a joint interest with the University in meeting the ever-changing and growing demands of society.
Cöteborg University strives（努力）to be an attractive choice for students from all over the world.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cöteborg University.
1.The main reasons for Cöteborg University’s popularity according to the passage is ______ .
A. the high quality education and research and the wide range of courses
B. the convenient traffic
C. its excellent location and fast developing economical environment
D. famous professors and friendly students
2.Which of the following statements is true?
A. The university is in the city centre.
B. The students can live outdoor.
C. The cultural life of the university is very rich.
D. The University has no interest in growing demands of society.
3.What’s the main purpose of this passage?
A. To bring fame to Cöteborg University.
B. To introduce the wonderful cultural life in Cöteborg University.
C. To declare Cöteborg University’s goal and interest.
D. To attract students all over the world to apply for Cöteborg University.
Most people who work in London get a break of about an hour for lunch. 1they mostly live too far from home to go back there 2lunch, they have to 3other arrangements for their midday meal.
Many large companies have a canteen (自助食堂) for their employees. In 4canteens the food served is simple but 5, and there is some 6of choice. But the number of dishes 7usually small. The employees themselves fetch their dishes 8a counter at which they are 9. There they can find a tray on 10to carry their knives, forks, spoons, plates, cups, saucers, 11, of course, their food. A meal in a canteen is inexpensive and may 12of soup, fish and chips or meat and two vegetables, 13fruit or pudding of some 14as dessert. Some companies that do not run a canteen 15their staff with luncheon-vouchers (午餐券), which many restaurants will accept in 16of money.
As there are so many people 17work in London, there are numerous cafes and restaurants in every area that is not purely residential. A meal 18cost anything from a modest sum to quite a few pounds, 19on the restaurant and the food chosen. 20, one can generally get a meal, or at least a snack, in a pub. In recent years there has also been a big increase in the number of ‘take-away’ food shops of all kinds.
1.A. Unless B. As C. If D. Although
2.A. for B. at C.of D. in
3.A. take B. bring C. make D. use
4.A. such B. few C. so D. little
5.A. full B. limited C. extra D. enough
6.A. exchange B. variety C. change D. difference
7.A. are B. is C. being D. be
8.A. to B. with C. at D. from
9.A. sold B. served C. made D. kept
10.A. which B. it C. except D. instead
11.A. or B. but C. and D. except
12.A. consist B. compose C. compare D. insist
13.A. along B. with C. about D. at
14.A. sort B. pattern C. category D.content
15.A. prepare B. repair C. afford D. provide
16.A. space B. case C. face D. place
17.A. at B. above C. over D. by
18.A. must B. may C.should D. could
19.A. taking B. turning C. depending D. bringing
20.A. Besides B.However C. Never D. More
