Africa is no longer the continent of apparently endless conflict, hunger, disease and dictatorship(专制) that have filled people’s brain for decades. Despite the obvious challenges---the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, the threat from terrorists in Nigeria----Africa’s major new tendency is of a continent on the rise.
According to the World Bank, sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP growth rate of 5% over the past 15 years---almost double the global average—is expected to continue well into the next decade. Consulting film A. T. Kearney predicts that by 2040 sub-Saharan Africa would be “ the biggest, fastest, strongest and the most attractive region for retain in the world.”
But the fruits of Africa’s success, if not managed well, could damage this great economic and political awakening. Greater prosperity has meant Africans are living longer and healthier. At the same time, the birthrate remains high, at an average of 5.2 births per woman in Africa, compared with 1.6 in Europe and 2.1 in Asia. The young ages 15-24 make up about 37% of Africa’s labor force but occupy 60% of the continent’s total jobless, and a quarter of all young people haven’t received any education, according to a 2011 report from the African Development Bank.
The young could be the engine that drives Africa for good or it could be its downfall if they deny education and opportunities. The World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab reminded Africa that 18 million jobs will have to be created every year just to accommodate Africa’s current job seekers.
What is also required is great investment in both education and employment, so that the young can start building businesses and developing the technologies to provide opportunities for the coming boom generation. They deserve the chance to live without the chaos and conflict that once haunt the continent for years.
1.What is the main idea of the first two paragraphs?
A. A new Africa is appearing and developing
B. Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is on the rise
C. The outbreak of Ebola threats Africa seriously
D. The threat of terrorists in Africa is increasing quickly
2. When it comes to population, Africa isn’t suffering from the fact that __________.
A. the birthrate remains high
B. the aging process speeds up
C. unemployment threats the youth
D. poor education characterizes the young
3. The underlined word “accommodate” in Paragraph 4 probably means “__________”.
A. train and organize
B. satisfy and arrange
C. attract and make use of
D. provide food and clothes
4. What can be inferred from the text?
A. Africa’s economy boom will continue
B. Controlling the birthrate is people’s top concern
C. The African young will live without chaos and conflict
D. Africa should attach importance to protecting and supporting the young
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1.Where can you usually see the passage above?
A. In the newspaper
B. On the bottle of medicine
C. In a travel guidebook
D. On the bottle of health care products
2.For whom would a dose of two teaspoons be suggested?
A. An adult B. A 4-year-old child
C. A 9-year-old child D. A 12-year-old child
3.What is the largest amount of dose that should be taken by an adult in a four-hour period?
A. Two tablespoons B. Four tablespoons
C. Six tablespoons D. Eight tablespoons
Think about the longest elevator ride that you’ve ever taken. Whether you rose five or 100 floors, it probably took less than a few minutes. Now imagine riding in an elevator higher and higher as it climbs for nearly a day. When you reach the top floor, prepare for views that are really out of this world. You’ll be in space!
Space elevators might sound like a crazy idea, but they’re something scientists have been working on for decades.
At the moment, riding in a capsule is the only way ordinary people can get to and from space. But those rides are very expensive---about $ 25 million per person per flight. Now scientists are making efforts to reduce the expense of those rides.
Researchers are still figuring out the details about how a space elevator might work. One idea is stretching a very long cable — more than 37,000 kilometers — up to space from the earth’s equator (赤道). Objects in space above the equator orbit (绕……的轨道飞行) the earth at the same speed that our planet turns. A weight on the end of the cable would stretch it tight. An elevator tied to the cable could use it to climb up and down.
The only problem is that besides being long, this cable must also be very strong. Storms, including hurricanes might break it. One way to solve this problem is to stretch the cable from the moon instead of from the earth. Airplanes designed to climb higher than a typical jet might take off from the earth and link up with the cable, which would be held in place by the pull of gravity from the earth. An elevator car waiting there would then take riders the rest of the way to the moon. Fueled by solar power, the elevator could transport people and materials without much expense or effort per ride.
1.The first paragraph is presented by _____.
A. asking questions
B. analyzing causes
C. giving an example
D. making a comparison
2.Why have scientists been working on space elevators?
A. To make trips to space cheaper.
B. To help astronauts do research in space.
C. To find a more convenient way to the moon.
D. To prove an assumption which seems crazy.
3. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to _____.
A. the weight
B. the cable
C. an object in space
D. the equator
4. What may make the cable stay in place on the moon?
A. The elevator car on the moon.
B. The elevator fastened to the cable.
C. The pull of gravity from the earth.
D. The speed of the moon orbiting the earth.
One of the odd things about some business organizations is that they spend so much money attracting new customers but spend so little keeping them. It just doesn’t make sense. However, taking customers for granted is a routine in some business organizations.
Loyal customers are an organization's only protection against bankruptcy(破产), and losing them because of neglect or indifference is really wrong. Not only do satisfied customers continue to buy by themselves, but they often encourage others to buy. This is advertising that doesn't cost a penny. Although there are always problems in giving good service to customers, maintaining their business isn't all that difficult. It's a matter of attitude, of believing that everyone who buys from you is entitled to the best treatment you can deliver. Plus giving just a little more than you have to.
There are always problems in giving good service to customers. The reason, of course, is that no organization is perfect, and there's many a slip: unreasonable delays in filling orders, shipping the wrong goods, failing to answer letters promptly, and so on. Sometimes these errors or failures can't be helped. For example, if you can't get parts because of material shortages or a transportation strike, customers may be denied the goods they've ordered.
No matter who is at fault, customers whom you value highly should generally be given the benefit of the doubt. The old saying that all customers should be treated alike is a myth. Customers who repeatedly place large orders and pay for them will naturally, get more attention than those who buy infrequently and have to be badgered to pay what they owe. However, you have to make the assumption that all customers are good unless proved otherwise.
1.From the second paragraph, we can know that ____________.
A. satisfied customers should always be well serviced
B. devoted customers are lifelines of business organizations
C. companies can employ customers to advertise their products
D. it is hard for organizations to offer good services to their customers
2.Which of the following statements might the author agree with?
A. Only regular customers deserve good treatments
B. New customers are treated well in large organizations
C. Some errors and failures in business are unavoidable
D. Both an organization and their customers are responsible for certain errors
3. What does the author imply by saying “all customers should be treated alike is a myth”?
A. It’s not true that all customers are treated equally
B. It is an old story that customers receive equal treatment
C. It is possible that customers should enjoy the same treatment
D. It’s a rule that customers should share equal and fair rights
4. The main idea of the passage is best summarized as “_________”.
A. new customers are kings for business organizations
B. taking customers for granted is regulation in business organizations
C. maintaining customers is the most important thing to business organizations
D. business organizations need spend so much money attracting new customers
书面表达
假设你是李华，澳大利亚环保协会将组织一次为期3周的“澳大利亚生态游”活动，你希望能得到这次机会。请按以下提示向该组织写一封申请信。内容包括：
1. 个人情况介绍（如年龄,性格,健康状况,语言优势等）；
2. 申请理由（如了解澳大利亚环保情况,实地参观环保生态基地等）；
3. 对参加本次活动的期待。
注意：
1. 词数100左右，开头已给出（不计入总词数）
2. 参考词汇：环保协会：Environment Council 生态游：eco-tour
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短文改错
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(Λ)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Patience is of great importance in our daily life. Once I waited a bus to come at a stop. 30 minutes past, but no bus came. Both upset and annoyed, I decided to walk on feet. But no sooner had I left when the bus arrived. I thought if I had waited for one more minute, I would have caught it. If I chose to take a next bus, I would have to wait for other 30 minutes. Only then do I realize my problem. Being impatient will possible waste all the effort that we have put it in. Now whenever I am close to lose my patience, I’ll think of this experience.
