About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War ll.They are mainly from the West Indies,India and()A、IndonesiaB、SingaporeC、Hong KongD、Pakistan

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About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War ll.They are mainly from the West Indies,India and()

  • A、Indonesia
  • B、Singapore
  • C、Hong Kong
  • D、Pakistan

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4.Benjamin Disraeli, the famous nineteenth century prime minister, said, "London is not a city, - it is a nation." Today this is an understatementLondon, with its vast range of different ethnic groups, is a world. Certainly, London is the most culturally diverse city in the world. The city was founded by the Romans and since then new arrivals have constantly added to its character and prosperity. Within 10 years 40% of Londoners will be from ethnic minority groups, including the growing number of Londoners of mixed ethnic origin, but most of them will have been born in Britain. Children of Caribbean-Chinese marriages will go to school with children of Russian-Irish couples. None of them will be English but all of them will be Londoners. Most of Britain's ethnic minority residents live in the capital, speaking over 300 languages. Nearly all of the African population and many of the Caribbean population of Britain live in London (83% and 58% respectively)39% of the Chinese population of Britain and 36% of the Asian population of Britain live in London. The largest migrant community is from the Irish Republic with 256,000 people, 3.8% of the total population of London. There are an estimated 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers living in London, with most recent arrivals coming from Eastern Europe, North Africa and Kurdistan. Young people, in particular, are skilled at dealing with a large number of different and hybrid cultures. They themselves often have several different ethnic identities since their parents and grandparents may come from several different backgrounds and their friends and partners do also. They are "skilled cross-cultural travelers" without leaving their home-town.1.Why does the writer think that Benjamin Disraeli's statement is an understatement? Because he thinks London is ().2. London is regarded as the most culturally diverse city in the world due to the following facts EXCEPT that ().3. Ethnic minority groups will make up () of the London population in the future.4. The last paragraph mainly tells us in London ().5. The passage mainly deals with ().(1).A、a miniature world thanks to its great cultural diversityB、even larger than some countries in the worldC、not a nation at all(2).A、within 10 years 40% Londoners will be from ethnic minority groupsB、many young people are immigrants from different backgroundsC、London accommodates about 330,000 refugees and asylum seekers from many other countries(3).A、36%B、40%C、39%(4).A、young people feel at ease with a large number of diversified culturesB、young people are raised in a multicultural environmentC、young people find it hard to adapt themselves to hybrid cultures(5).A、the advantage of hybrid cultures in LondonB、the composition of the population in LondonC、the cultural diversity in London

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正确答案:D
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  • 第1题:

    Australia is the world's smallest continent and largest island, a relatively young nation established in an ancient land. Its development represents a triumph(胜利)over remoteness and a harsh landscape.

    It is generally accepted that Australia's original inhabitants, the aboriginal(土著的)people, have lived on the continent for 40,000 to 60,000 years. They were also its sole(唯一的)human inhabitants until two centuries ago. Indonesian traders probably visited Australia's northwest but it was unknown to the rest of the world until the 1600s. A huge south land appeared on maps before 200 AD but its existence was not confirmed until the 17th century when Portuguese, Spanish and Dutch merchants ventured into Asia.

    The first European settlement of the continent--by the British--began in 1788, on the site now occupied by Sydney, Australia's largest city. There were then about 1500 Europeans and an estimated 300,000 aboriginal people in Australia. The population has reached 2.25 million by 1881, 5.41 million by 1921 and 7.4 million by the end of World War II(1945). It increased sharply, partly because of a large postwar immigration program, and reached more than 17 million in 1991, despite a decline that began in the 1970s in the natural increase and net immigration. The rate of population increase in the 40 years after world war II, about two percent, has halved.

    Australia is one of the most urbanized countries in the world, with about 70 percent of the population living in the 10 largest cities. Australians have a high standard of living by world standards. The flag of Australia is the only one to fly over a whole continent in the world. The small Union Jack represents the historical link with Britain, the largest star has six points for each of the states and one point for the territories, and the small stars form. the Southern Cross - a prominent of the southern hemisphere night sky.

    1. The passage is written to _____.

    A. present a general picture of Australia

    B. persuade people to travel in Australia

    C. tell people the history of Australia

    D. describe the characteristic of Australia

    2. The first sentence in paragraph 1 mainly suggests that _____.

    A. Australia is a strange country

    B. it is not easy to find Australia

    C. Australia has contradictory(矛盾的)features

    D. Australia is a continent and a country as well

    3. Which statement about Australia's population can NOT be inferred? _____

    A. The population change is a gradual increase.

    B. The population increased rapidly for a time owing to the government's special policy.

    C. The rates of population increase in different periods varied.

    D. The rate of population increase before World War II was about one percent.

    4. The word urbanized means _____.

    A. of towns or cities

    B. of emergency

    C. of suburbs

    D. of the countryside

    5. Which of the following statements is NOT true? _____

    A. The large star on the flag of Australia has seven points.

    B. People were certain of Australia's existence before 200 AD because it had appeared on maps.

    C. Australia enjoy relatively high standard of living compared with people in other countries.

    D. The aboriginal people of Australia were its only human inhabitants before the 18th century.


    参考答案: ACDAB

  • 第2题:

    Traffic in India means a mixture of all kinds of vehicles on the road.About 700 000 new cars have been sold in India in the last twelve months, and about twice that many used cars have been traded

    The country' s 35 million motorcycles and scooters make it the world s largest two-wheel market.But because there are still big differences in people' s incomes, the roads are full of a whole variety of vehicles, lots of them not motorised

    A ride with a taxi driver in New Delhi gives a flavour of a typical Indian-style. traffic jam with all kinds of vehicles held up in city streets or in long lines on narrow country lanes Cars, lorries and buses back up behind a cart pul led by or animal or another."India has everything on the roads."the taxi driver says."You have to watch out for pedestrian

    bicycles, carts, cows, donkeys and even elephants.Three things were recommended to drive here, a horn, brakes and good luck Just then we were stopped by a young boy and his cow.(判断正误)

    26.The number of second-hand cars traded in the last twelve months is 1, 400, 000.()

    27.Because there are 35 million people in India.India is the world’ s largest two- wheeled market.()

    28.Because the amount of money that people earn is so different there are so many different types of vehicles in India.()

    29.Because the roads are very bad, motor vehicles often held up in India.()

    30.The brakes.the horn and luck are three important things in India.()


    参考答案:TFTFT

  • 第3题:

    Apart from a break during the Second World War, the BBC has been providing regular television broadcasts since ___________.

    A.1935

    B.1936

    C.1937

    D.1938


    正确答案:B

  • 第4题:

    共用题干
    第二篇

    Chronic Diseases: The World's Leading Killer

    Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the world.Yet health experts say
    these conditions are often the most preventable.Chronic diseases include heart disease,
    stroke,cancer,diabetes(糖尿病)and lung disorders.
    The World Health Organization says chronic diseases lead to about seventeen million
    early deaths each year.This United Nations agency expects more than three hundred eighty
    million people to die of chronic diseases by 2015.It says about eighty percent of the deaths
    will happen in developing nations.
    The WHO says chronic diseases now cause two-thirds of all deaths in the Asia-Pacific
    area,ln ten years it could be almost three-fourths.People are getting sick in their most
    economically productive years.In fact,experts say chronic diseases are killing more
    middle-aged people in poorer countries than in wealthier ones.
    The WHO estimates that chronic diseases will cost China alone more than five hundred
    thousand million dollars in the next ten years.That estimate represents the costs of medical
    treatment and lost productivity.Russia and lndia are also expected to face huge economic
    losses.
    Kim Hak-Su is the head of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
    Asia and the Pacific.Last week in Bangkok he presented a WHO report on the problem.It
    says deaths from chronic diseases have increased largely as the result of economic gains in
    many countries.
    The report details the latest findings from nine countries.They include Brazil,Britain,
    Canada,China,India and Nigeria.The others are Pakistan,Russia and Tanzania.
    Mister Kim says infectious and parasitic(寄生的)diseases have until recently been the
    main killers in Asia and the Pacific.But he says they are no longer the major cause of death in
    most countries.
    Health officials say as many as eighty percent of deaths from chronic diseases could be
    prevented.They say an important tool for governments is to restrict the marketing of alcohol
    and tobacco to young people.Also,more programs are needed to urge healthy eating and
    more physical activity.
    UN officials aim through international action to reduce chronic-disease deaths by two
    percent each year through 2015.They say meeting that target could save thirty-six million
    lives.That includes twenty-five million in Asia and the Pacific.

    Which is NOT mentioned as a way to prevent chronic-disease deaths?
    A:Timely medical treatment.
    B: Healthy eating.
    C: More physical activity.
    D:Reduction in drinking and smoking.

    答案:A
    解析:

  • 第5题:

    共用题干
    第二篇

    Chronic Diseases: The World's Leading Killer

    Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the world.Yet health experts say
    these conditions are often the most preventable.Chronic diseases include heart disease,
    stroke,cancer,diabetes(糖尿病)and lung disorders.
    The World Health Organization says chronic diseases lead to about seventeen million
    early deaths each year.This United Nations agency expects more than three hundred eighty
    million people to die of chronic diseases by 2015.It says about eighty percent of the deaths
    will happen in developing nations.
    The WHO says chronic diseases now cause two-thirds of all deaths in the Asia-Pacific
    area,ln ten years it could be almost three-fourths.People are getting sick in their most
    economically productive years.In fact,experts say chronic diseases are killing more
    middle-aged people in poorer countries than in wealthier ones.
    The WHO estimates that chronic diseases will cost China alone more than five hundred
    thousand million dollars in the next ten years.That estimate represents the costs of medical
    treatment and lost productivity.Russia and lndia are also expected to face huge economic
    losses.
    Kim Hak-Su is the head of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
    Asia and the Pacific.Last week in Bangkok he presented a WHO report on the problem.It
    says deaths from chronic diseases have increased largely as the result of economic gains in
    many countries.
    The report details the latest findings from nine countries.They include Brazil,Britain,
    Canada,China,India and Nigeria.The others are Pakistan,Russia and Tanzania.
    Mister Kim says infectious and parasitic(寄生的)diseases have until recently been the
    main killers in Asia and the Pacific.But he says they are no longer the major cause of death in
    most countries.
    Health officials say as many as eighty percent of deaths from chronic diseases could be
    prevented.They say an important tool for governments is to restrict the marketing of alcohol
    and tobacco to young people.Also,more programs are needed to urge healthy eating and
    more physical activity.
    UN officials aim through international action to reduce chronic-disease deaths by two
    percent each year through 2015.They say meeting that target could save thirty-six million
    lives.That includes twenty-five million in Asia and the Pacific.

    Which can NOT be learned from the passage?
    A: Many chronic-disease deaths are preventable.
    B:Chronic diseases are the major cause of death in most countries.
    C:Chronic diseases are killing more middle-aged people than elderly people.
    D: Economic gains in many countries have contributed to chronic-disease deaths.

    答案:C
    解析:

  • 第6题:

    共用题干
    第二篇

    Chronic Diseases: The World's Leading Killer

    Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the world.Yet health experts say
    these conditions are often the most preventable.Chronic diseases include heart disease,
    stroke,cancer,diabetes(糖尿病)and lung disorders.
    The World Health Organization says chronic diseases lead to about seventeen million
    early deaths each year.This United Nations agency expects more than three hundred eighty
    million people to die of chronic diseases by 2015.It says about eighty percent of the deaths
    will happen in developing nations.
    The WHO says chronic diseases now cause two-thirds of all deaths in the Asia-Pacific
    area,ln ten years it could be almost three-fourths.People are getting sick in their most
    economically productive years.In fact,experts say chronic diseases are killing more
    middle-aged people in poorer countries than in wealthier ones.
    The WHO estimates that chronic diseases will cost China alone more than five hundred
    thousand million dollars in the next ten years.That estimate represents the costs of medical
    treatment and lost productivity.Russia and lndia are also expected to face huge economic
    losses.
    Kim Hak-Su is the head of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
    Asia and the Pacific.Last week in Bangkok he presented a WHO report on the problem.It
    says deaths from chronic diseases have increased largely as the result of economic gains in
    many countries.
    The report details the latest findings from nine countries.They include Brazil,Britain,
    Canada,China,India and Nigeria.The others are Pakistan,Russia and Tanzania.
    Mister Kim says infectious and parasitic(寄生的)diseases have until recently been the
    main killers in Asia and the Pacific.But he says they are no longer the major cause of death in
    most countries.
    Health officials say as many as eighty percent of deaths from chronic diseases could be
    prevented.They say an important tool for governments is to restrict the marketing of alcohol
    and tobacco to young people.Also,more programs are needed to urge healthy eating and
    more physical activity.
    UN officials aim through international action to reduce chronic-disease deaths by two
    percent each year through 2015.They say meeting that target could save thirty-six million
    lives.That includes twenty-five million in Asia and the Pacific.

    Until recently the main killers in Asia and the Pacific have been
    A:economic gains.
    B: lost productivity.
    C:chronic diseases.
    D: infectious and parasitic diseases.

    答案:D
    解析:

  • 第7题:

    About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War ll.They are mainly from the West Indies,India and()

    AIndonesia

    BSingapore

    CHong Kong

    DPakistan


    D

  • 第8题:

    What are the effects of the World WarⅠ have on Britain ?


    正确答案:The ~~ had great effects in Britain society. Britain lost over a million people. The war caused serious disruption of the economy and Britain became a debtor nation after the war London was replaced by New York as the world’s most important financial centers. The unemployment caused many strikes and hunger marches after the war. Traditional English value that stressed temperance and reservation was confronted with new challenges.

  • 第9题:

    问答题
    Directions:In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully and complete the summary below by choosing no more than three words from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.  Questions 1 - 5 are based on the following passage.The United Kingdom  Britain (or Great Britain) is an island that lies off the north-west coast of Europe. The nearest country is France, which is 20 miles away and from which Britain is separated by the English Channel. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the North Sea to the east. It comprises the mainlands of England, Wales and Scotland, that is, three countries. Scotland is in the north, while Wales is in the west. Ireland, which is also an island, lies off the west coast of Britain. It consists of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Britain together with Northern Ireland constitute the United Kingdom (UK). Thus, the United Kingdom is composed of four countries, the largest of which is England. The capital city is London, which is situated in south-east England.  The UK has a total area of about 244,100 square kilometres (94,248 square miles). About 70% of the land area is devoted to agriculture, about 7% is wasteland, moorland and mountains, about 13% is devoted to urban development, and 10% is forest and woodland. The northern and western regions of Britain, that is Scotland and Wales, are mainly mountainous and hilly. Parts of the north-west and centre of England also consist of mountains and hills.  Britain has a generally mild and temperate climate. It is, however, subject to frequent changes. It has an average annual rainfall of about 120 centimetres (47 inches).  In 1998 the population of the United Kingdom was nearly 59 million. The density of population was approximately 240 people per square kilometre. However, in England, where 83% of the population live, the density was much higher, about 363 per square kilometre.  In the UK, English is the first language of the vast majority of people. However, in western Wales, Welsh is the first language for many of the people. In Scotland only a small number of people speak Gaelic.  In Britain about 66% of the population say that they are Christian, while fewer than 5% say that they belong to other religions.  Summary:  Britain is an island that  1 the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. It comprises the mainlands of England, Wales and Scotland. Ireland  2 the west coast of Britain. I  3 Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The United Kingdom consists of Britain together with Northern Ireland. The capital city is London which  4 outh-east England.In 1998 the population of the UK was nearly 59 million. The density of population was 240 people per square kilometre. In the UK English is the first language of most people. In western Wales, Welsh  5 many of the people, but few people in Scotland speak Gaelic.

    正确答案:
    1.is surrounded by 从原文第一段第三句,可知The island(指Britain)is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean…and the North Sea…。)
    2.lies off 根据原文第一段第六句Ireland…lies off the west coast of Britain可知此处是lies off。)
    3.consists of (is composed of; comprises) 由原文第一段第七句It consists of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic可知是“包含”的意思。)
    4.is situated in (is located in) 从原文第一段最后一句…London…is situated in south-east England可知伦敦位于英格兰东南部。)
    5.is spoken by 根据原文倒数第二段Welsh is the first language for many of the people,即许多人说Welsh。)
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第10题:

    问答题
    More than one million young people in Britain are unemployed, the highest number since the mid-1980s.

    正确答案:
    解析:

  • 第11题:

    问答题
    Directions: In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully and complete the summary below by choosing a maximum of three words from the passage to fill in the spaces 66-70. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.  Questions 1-5 are based on the following passage.  In August 2008, athletes from the United States and around the world will compete in the Beijing Olympics. But did you know that in September of next year, disabled athletes will compete in the Paralympic Games in Beijing?  The Olympics and the Paralympics are separate movements. But they have always been held in the same year, and since 1988, they have also been held in the same city. The International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee signed an agreement in 2001 to secure this connection. The next winter games will take place in Vancouver, Canada, in 2010.  The Paralympic Games grew out of a sports competition held in 1948 in England and a doctor named Ludwig Guttmann organized it for men who suffered spinal cord injuries in World War II. Four years later, it became an international event as competitors from the Netherlands took part. Then, in 1960, the first Paralympics were held in Rome. 400 athletes from 23 countries competed. By 2004, the Paralympic Games in Athens had almost 4000 athletes from 136 countries, who may have physical or mental limitations and may be blind or in wheelchairs. Yet sometimes they perform better than athletes without disabilities.  In 1968, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of former President John F. Kennedy, started the Special Olympics, which are just for children and adults with mental limitations and whose programs currently serve more than two million people in 160 countries. In November 2006, in Mumbai, India, teams competed in the First Special Olympics International Cricket Cup. In addition to India, there were men’s teams from Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the West Indies. There were also women’s cricket teams from India and Pakistan.  There are many organizations in the United States that help people with disabilities play sports. Wheelchair tennis is a popular sport. So is basketball. In fact, there are more than one hundred professional teams playing wheelchair basketball thanks to the special wheelchairs for athletes that are lightweight and designed for quick moves. For people who want to go really fast in their chairs, there is a Power Wheelchair Racing Association.  In the state of Utah there is a place called the National Ability Center, which teaches all kinds of sports to people with all kinds of physical and mental disabilities and even gives friends and family members a chance to try a sport as if they were disabled.  A reporter from the Washington Post wanted to know what it would be like for a blind person to use a climbing wall. So, protected by a safety line, the newspaper reporter closed his eyes and started to feel for places to put his hands and feet. Trainers on the ground urged him on: “Take your time. You can do it.” Finally he reached the top.  At the National Ability Center people can learn to ride horses and mountain bikes. They can try winter mountain sports, and learn scuba diving and other water activities. The center also prepares athletes for the Paralympics.  These days, the first place many people go when they want to travel is the Internet, where they can get information about hotels, transportation and services like tour companies. The Internet can also help travelers find special services for the disabled. For example, there are groups that help young people with disabilities travel to different countries.  Susan Sygall, who uses a wheelchair herself, leads an organization called Mobility International USA, and has traveled to more than twenty-five countries to talk about the rights of people with disabilities. She says people with disabilities are all members of a global family and working together across borders is the most powerful way of making changes.  Summary:  The Olympics and the Paralympics are  1 but they have always been held in the same year and also in the same city since 1988 when the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee signed an agreement in 2001 to secure this connection.The Paralympic Games grew out of a sports competition organized by a doctor named  2 in 1948 in England for men injured in World War II. In 1952, it became an  3 and in 1960, the first Paralympics were held in Rome for people who may have physical or mental limitations or may be blind or in wheelchairs.The  4 was started in 1968 in the United States by Eunice Kennedy Shriver just for children and adults with mental limitations and to help people with disabilities play sports and enjoy other activities, many  5 are founded, such as the Power Wheelchair Racing Association, the National Ability Center and Mobility International USA.

    正确答案:
    1.separate movements 由原文第二段第一句话可知奥运会和残奥会是两项分开的运动盛会。
    2.Ludwig Guttmann 由第三段第一句话可知。
    3.international event 由第三段中Then, in 1960, the first Paralympics were held in Rome. 400 athletes from 23 countries competed 可知,为脊髓病患者举办的运动会在1960年变成世界性的运动会。
    4.Special Olympics 由第四段可知,特殊运动会发源于1968年。
    5.organizations 由文中第五段可知,世界各国建立了很多组织,帮助残障人士进行各项运动。
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第12题:

    单选题
    The number of speakers of English in Shakespeare’s time is estimated (估计) to have been about five million. Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a native language, mainly in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas, there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as various levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms. In fact, it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate (足够的) working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages. The purpose for English learning and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and still more difficult to judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation. The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present-day importance as a world language. Besides serving the indefinite needs of its native speakers, English is a language in which some of important works in science, technology, and other fields are being produced, and not always by native speakers. It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications, international conferences, and the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nations. It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries, especially former British colonies. Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in such matters as government, commerce, industry, law and education as well as for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West.Which of the following statements is NOT true
    A

    Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English.

    B

    There are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world.

    C

    It is almost impossible to estimate the number of people with an adequate working knowledge of English.

    D

    People learn English for a variety of reasons.


    正确答案: D
    解析: [解析] 细节题。根据文章第1段中第2句及第2段的第1句的描述可推知此题的答案为A。

  • 第13题:

    by the end of world war ii,britain had gone heavily into debt in order to develop its manufacturing industry and borrowed large amounts from the us and france. ()


    参考答案:错误

  • 第14题:

    Of the fllowing sectors in Britain,()has experienced spectacular growth since the end of World War I.

    A、agriculture

    B、the energy industry

    C、the service sector

    D、the manufacturing industry


    参考答案:C

  • 第15题:

    The immigrants coming to Britain are mainly from _____.

    A.Europe

    B.the United States

    C.Africa

    D.the West Indies, Indies and Pakistan


    正确答案:D

  • 第16题:

    共用题干
    第二篇

    Chronic Diseases: The World's Leading Killer

    Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the world.Yet health experts say
    these conditions are often the most preventable.Chronic diseases include heart disease,
    stroke,cancer,diabetes(糖尿病)and lung disorders.
    The World Health Organization says chronic diseases lead to about seventeen million
    early deaths each year.This United Nations agency expects more than three hundred eighty
    million people to die of chronic diseases by 2015.It says about eighty percent of the deaths
    will happen in developing nations.
    The WHO says chronic diseases now cause two-thirds of all deaths in the Asia-Pacific
    area,ln ten years it could be almost three-fourths.People are getting sick in their most
    economically productive years.In fact,experts say chronic diseases are killing more
    middle-aged people in poorer countries than in wealthier ones.
    The WHO estimates that chronic diseases will cost China alone more than five hundred
    thousand million dollars in the next ten years.That estimate represents the costs of medical
    treatment and lost productivity.Russia and lndia are also expected to face huge economic
    losses.
    Kim Hak-Su is the head of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
    Asia and the Pacific.Last week in Bangkok he presented a WHO report on the problem.It
    says deaths from chronic diseases have increased largely as the result of economic gains in
    many countries.
    The report details the latest findings from nine countries.They include Brazil,Britain,
    Canada,China,India and Nigeria.The others are Pakistan,Russia and Tanzania.
    Mister Kim says infectious and parasitic(寄生的)diseases have until recently been the
    main killers in Asia and the Pacific.But he says they are no longer the major cause of death in
    most countries.
    Health officials say as many as eighty percent of deaths from chronic diseases could be
    prevented.They say an important tool for governments is to restrict the marketing of alcohol
    and tobacco to young people.Also,more programs are needed to urge healthy eating and
    more physical activity.
    UN officials aim through international action to reduce chronic-disease deaths by two
    percent each year through 2015.They say meeting that target could save thirty-six million
    lives.That includes twenty-five million in Asia and the Pacific.

    How many people in developing countries will probably die of chronic diseases by 2015?
    A: More than 17 million.
    B:More than 380 million.
    C: More than 304 million.
    D: More than 25 mullion.

    答案:C
    解析:

  • 第17题:

    共用题干
    第二篇

    Chronic Diseases: The World's Leading Killer

    Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in the world.Yet health experts say
    these conditions are often the most preventable.Chronic diseases include heart disease,
    stroke,cancer,diabetes(糖尿病)and lung disorders.
    The World Health Organization says chronic diseases lead to about seventeen million
    early deaths each year.This United Nations agency expects more than three hundred eighty
    million people to die of chronic diseases by 2015.It says about eighty percent of the deaths
    will happen in developing nations.
    The WHO says chronic diseases now cause two-thirds of all deaths in the Asia-Pacific
    area,ln ten years it could be almost three-fourths.People are getting sick in their most
    economically productive years.In fact,experts say chronic diseases are killing more
    middle-aged people in poorer countries than in wealthier ones.
    The WHO estimates that chronic diseases will cost China alone more than five hundred
    thousand million dollars in the next ten years.That estimate represents the costs of medical
    treatment and lost productivity.Russia and lndia are also expected to face huge economic
    losses.
    Kim Hak-Su is the head of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
    Asia and the Pacific.Last week in Bangkok he presented a WHO report on the problem.It
    says deaths from chronic diseases have increased largely as the result of economic gains in
    many countries.
    The report details the latest findings from nine countries.They include Brazil,Britain,
    Canada,China,India and Nigeria.The others are Pakistan,Russia and Tanzania.
    Mister Kim says infectious and parasitic(寄生的)diseases have until recently been the
    main killers in Asia and the Pacific.But he says they are no longer the major cause of death in
    most countries.
    Health officials say as many as eighty percent of deaths from chronic diseases could be
    prevented.They say an important tool for governments is to restrict the marketing of alcohol
    and tobacco to young people.Also,more programs are needed to urge healthy eating and
    more physical activity.
    UN officials aim through international action to reduce chronic-disease deaths by two
    percent each year through 2015.They say meeting that target could save thirty-six million
    lives.That includes twenty-five million in Asia and the Pacific.

    Due to chronic diseases China will have to face
    A:great pressure from other countries.
    B:a limited economic market.
    C:a shortage of the labor force.
    D:huge economic losses.

    答案:D
    解析:

  • 第18题:

    The indigenous people in Australia are( ),which have 2.2% of the total population in 2001.

    A.aborigines
    B.Maoris
    C.Cherokees
    D.people from India

    答案:A
    解析:
    考查澳大利亚国家概况。澳大利亚的原住民是土著居民。A项Aborigines“土著居民,原住民”,B项Maoris“毛利人”是新西兰少数民族,C项Cherokees“切罗基人”是北美易洛魁人的一支,D项指印度人。所以B、C、D三项均不合题意。

  • 第19题:

    The number of speakers of English in Shakespeare’s time is estimated (估计) to have been about five million. Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a native language, mainly in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas, there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as various levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms.
    In fact, it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate (足够的) working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages. The purpose for English learning and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and still more difficult to judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation.
    The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present-day importance as a world language. Besides serving the indefinite needs of its native speakers, English is a language in which some of important works in science, technology, and other fields are being produced, and not always by native speakers. It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications, international conferences, and the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nations. It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries, especially former British colonies. Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in such matters as government, commerce, industry, law and education as well as for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West.Which of the following statements is NOT true

    • A、Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English.
    • B、There are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world.
    • C、It is almost impossible to estimate the number of people with an adequate working knowledge of English.
    • D、People learn English for a variety of reasons.

    正确答案:A

  • 第20题:

    单选题
    Which of the following is typical of a cosmopolitan city?
    A

    People from different parts of the world live and work together.

    B

    There are almost three million people living and working in the city.

    C

    There are super amenities, ranging from the excellent shops and restaurants.

    D

    People can enjoy an urban lifestyle with cultural events such as concerts and operas.


    正确答案: A
    解析:
    事实细节的找寻和判断。录音中关于cosmopolitan city(世界性城市)的说法是“…Singapore is a cosmopolitan city, with people from different parts of the world living and working together”,可知在新加坡这样的世界性大城市,来自世界各地的人们在那里共同生活和工作。由此可知,选项A与录音相关内容相符。

  • 第21题:

    单选题
    About three million people have migrated to Britain since World War ll.They are mainly from the West Indies,India and()
    A

    Indonesia

    B

    Singapore

    C

    Hong Kong

    D

    Pakistan


    正确答案: B
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第22题:

    问答题
    Practice 1  Britain (or Great Britain) is an island that lies off the north-west coast of Europe. The nearest country is France, which is 20 miles away and from which Britain is separated by the English Channel. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the North Sea to the east. 1______ Scotland is in the north, while Wales is in the west. Ireland, which is also an island, lies off the west coast of Britain. It consists of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Britain together with Northern Ireland constitute the United Kingdom (UK). Thus, the United Kingdom is composed of four countries, the largest of which is England. The capital city is London, which is situated in south-east England.  2______ About 70% of the land area is devoted to agriculture, about 7% is wasteland, moorland and mountains, about 13% is devoted to urban development, and 10% is forest and woodland. The northern and western regions of Britain, that is Scotland and Wales, are mainly mountainous and hilly. 3______  Britain has a generally mild and temperate climate. It is, however, subject to frequent changes. It has an average annual rainfall of about 120 centimetres (47 inches).  4______ The density of population was approximately 240 people per square kilometre. However, in England, where 83% of the population live, the density was much higher, about 363 per square kilometre.  5______ However, in western Wales, Welsh is the first language for many of the people. In Scotland only a small number of people speak Gaelic.  In Britain about 66% of the population say that they are Christian, while fewer than 5% say that they belong to other religions.[A] The UK has a total area of about 244,100 square kilometres (94,248 square miles).[B] In the UK, English is the first language of the vast majority of people.[C] It comprises the mainlands of England, Wales and Scotland, that is, three countries.[D] The U. K. is a country that is both ancient and modern.[E] In 1998, the population of the United Kingdom was nearly 59 million.[F] UK transportation system is very convenient and fast.[G] Parts of the north-west and centre of England also consist of mountains and hills.

    正确答案: 1.C 空前介绍了英国的外部地理环境,空后讲的是英国的三大郡的情况。C项说“英国本土包括英格兰、苏格兰、威尔士三部分”。符合逻辑关系。故选C。
    2.A 本段是关于英国的国土面积的介绍。A项说“英国的国土面积是24.41万平方公里”。符合逻辑关系。故选A。
    3.G 空前说“英国的北部、西部是苏格兰和威尔士,地形以山地、丘陵为主”。G项说“英格兰西北部部分地区和中部也有不少山地和丘陵”。符合逻辑关系。故选G。
    4.E 本段讲的是英国的人口概况。E项涉及人口。符合文意。故选E。
    5.B 本段讲的是英国的语言。B项说“英国大部分人讲英语”。符合文意。故选B。
    解析: 暂无解析

  • 第23题:

    问答题
    What are the effects of the World WarⅡhave on Britain?

    正确答案: After~~, the Labor Government laid the foundation of the welfare state and nationalized a number of big business. The ending of ~~~ hastened the end of the independence movement of the colonies. The British Empire came to an end and gave way to the British Commonwealth.
    解析: 暂无解析