______ you look at it, the fast, exciting pace of life in New York city is fascinating and will continue to fascinate more and more people.
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A．How |
B．What |
C．However |
D．whatever |
______ reduce pollution，the government has made a policy to restrict the use of plastic bags in some areas．
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A．In order that |
B．So as to |
C．So that |
D．In order to |
— Did you watch the football match last night?
— Yes, that’s a most close one, and eventually neither could defeat ____.
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A．both |
B．the other |
C．another |
D．each |
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.
86. 抱怨作业太多是没有用的。（complain）
87. 当她听到这则好消息时，面露喜色。(light)
88. 在作演讲时我很难使自己放轻松。（difficulty， at ease）
89. 我们相信， 年轻一代将不会辜负我们的期望。 （confident）
90. 自从他被任命为经理以来， 他在公司的发展方面起了重要的作用。 （part）
Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need. F=A+E
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a. Basic airport services b. Air transportation c. Beginning period of air transportation d. Rapid growth in the U.S. e. Development of air transportation f. Competition |
81. _______________
Airplanes are used to carry passengers, cargo and mail. Air transport companies operate scheduled airlines and non-scheduled services over local, regional, national, and international routes. The aircraft operated by these companies range from small single-engine planes to large multiengine jet transports.
82._____________
The first air passenger services began in 1910, when dirigibles began operation between several German cities. The first scheduled airplane service to carry passengers began in the U.S in 1914. Several experimental airmail flights took place in India, Europe, and the United States before World War I, but air transport service did not become a true business until after the war.
83. _____________
During World War Two, intercontinental air transport became firmly established. After the war the new long-distance transports with advanced facilities were increasingly able to avoid storms and strong wind and make flights more economical and consistent. A new generation of "jumbo-jet" transports began operations in 1970, and the supersonic transport entered passenger service in 1976.
84. _________
During the 1970s the number of domestic passengers on U.S airlines increased about 78%, and during the 1980s the figure was up about 58%. In 1990 there were 41.8 million international passengers, the figure was a 75% increase over 1980. The total cargo flown by U.S airlines almost doubled during the 1980s, from 5.7 billion to 10.6 billion ton-miles in 1990.
85. ________________
Major airports provide a wide range of facilities for the convenience of millions of travelers. These range from such basic services as ticket-sales counters and resultants to luxury hotels, shopping centers and play areas for children. International airports must also have customs areas and currency-exchange
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In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. Their rent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore, they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city.
Some theorists argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled, low-paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may hire fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. The price, which is the wage that employers must pay, increases. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers that employers want decreases. Thus, critics claim, an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.
Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their dignity. Because of the law, workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages.
Economic theory predicts the results of economic decisions such as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be correct only if “other things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of different decisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions.
1.There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may .
a. cause a shortage of apartments
b. worry those who rent apartments as homes
c. increase the profits of landlords
d. encourage landlords to invest in building apartment
2.According to the critics, rent control .
a. will always benefit those who rent apartments
b. is unnecessary
c. will bring negative effects in the long run
d. is necessary under all circumstances
3.The problem of unemployment will arise .
a. if the minimum wage is set too high
b. if the minimum wage is set too low
c. if the workers are unskilled
d. if the maximum wage is set
4.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. The results of economic decisions can not always be predicted.
b. Minimum wage can not always protect employees.
c. Economic theory can predict the results of economic decisions if other factors are not changing.
d. Economic decisions should not be based on economic theory.
