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Slang is a popular, less official and often very current form of language. It is an important part of a living language and is constantly changing as language changes. Slang is often playful, direct and sometimes less respectful than the more official and traditional version of language. So now I"m going to lay it on you! To “lay it on” is American slang for “to tell” or “to explain.”
Slang can take many forms. For example, slang can be local to one city or area. In Washington, D.C. there is a whole set of slang to describe politics and business in the city. For example, the term POTUS stands for President of the United States. POTUS can often be found with his wife, FLOTUS, the first lady of the United States. “Inside the Beltway” is a popular expression that describes the area of Washington, D.C. The beltway is the large highway that circles the city.
The Internet has helped create a whole new kind of computer-related slang. An “angry fruit salad” is an expression that describes a Web site with too many bright colors. “Netiquette” is slang for correct behavior when using the Internet.
Young people often develop the latest slang. For example, to say Special English “rocks” or is “phat” means Special English is really great. A “kegger” is a party where beer is served.  If something is “wack” it is wild and crazy.
Different professions often have their own slang as well. For example, medical workers might refer to a complaining patient as a “gomer”.  A "tough stick" is someone whose veins are difficult to find when he or she needs to have blood taken.
No matter how well you speak English, there are always new and interesting slang words to discover. There are entire dictionaries for describing slang. Many experts do not even agree on what is and what is not slang. Often slang words later become a part of officially accepted language. Official or not, slang is an energetic and exciting part of the American language that continues to change. 
46. Which of the following is not true for slang compared with the official language?
A. Playful   B. Direct   C. Less respectful   D. More official
47. It can be inferred from the passage that______.
A. if you speak English very well, there is no problem for you to understand English speakers
B. slang words are created by people in their daily life
C. English speakers are clear whether it is a slang
D. slang words will never be accepted as official language
48.Which of the following is not mentioned to have helped create slang?
A. The internet.   B. Young people.   C. President of the United States.  D. Professions
49. Where do you think is the passage adapted from?
A. A radio speech   B. A magazine.   C. A textbook.   D. A newspaper.
50. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?
A. What is slang?   B. Slang is popular.   C. Who creates slang?   D. Slang is a language.
答案
46. D 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. A
解析
46. 细节理解题。由文中第一段可知答案。
47. 推理判断题。文中提到俚语产生有地区性,各行各业, 各阶层中,由此可知答案。
48. 细节理解题。由第二段可知,有代表美国总统的俚语,而不是美国总统创造俚语。
49. 推理判断题。从文章第一段最后一句可知答案。
50. 主旨大意题。B, C, D都只是文章所涉及的部分内容。A概括较全面。
(C)本文报道了外国专家对解决2008北京奥运会交通拥挤问题所提出的一些建议。
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Universities are institutions that teach a wide variety of subjects at advanced levels. They also carry out research work aimed at extending man"s knowledge of these subjects. The emphasis given to each of these functions   __21_____from university to university, according to the views of the people in ___22___ and according to the resources available. The smaller and newer universities do not ____23_____ the staff or equipment to carry out the vast research projects possible in larger institutions. But most experts agree that some research activity is _____24______ to keep the staff and their students in ____25_____ with the latest developments in their subjects.
Most students attend a university mainly to ____26_______ the knowledge needed for their chosen profession. Educationists believe that this aim should not be the only one. Universities have always aimed to produce men and women with judgment and wisdom as well as knowledge. For this reason, they ____27____ students to meet others with differing _____28_____ and to read widely to increase their understanding in many fields of study. Upon a secondary school course, a student should be interested enough in a subject to enjoy gaining knowledge for its own _____29_______. He should be prepared to ____30______ every effort to study his chosen field in depth. He should have an ambition to make some truthful contribution to man"s knowledge.
21.A.turns       B. ranges       C. moves            D. varies
22.A. order      B. place         C. control              D. favor
23.A. occupy     B. possess       C. involve          D. spare
24.A. natural     B.casual       C. possible          D.essential
25.A. effect      B. mind        C. touch                D. grasp
26.A. acquire     B. accept       C. endure          D. ensure
27.A. arrange     B. suggest     C. encourage              D. anticipate
28.A. histories   B. interests          C. expressions         D. curiosities
29.A. object      B. effect        C. course           D. sake
30.A. take       B. make          C. suffer             D. pay
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BEIJING, China (CNN)-- China"s economic growth dropped to 9 percent for 2008, according to numbers released by the government Thursday--in line with expectations, but still the slowest rate the nation has seen in seven years.
Economists are concerned about what the slowdown means for investment in the future, whether new projects will be undertaken in manufacturing companies and in factories. If not, it will translate into more job losses and erase any optimism about a rebound (反弹) in 2009.
Since 2001, China has been used to double-digit growth as consumers buy Chinese goods. However, the export sector was hit hard in late 2008, with December exports down 2.8 percent.
Consumer spending has mostly held up in China, as people there do not carry as much debt as their American counterparts and can continue to spend.
Consumer confidence, however, is a problem, said Dong Tao, Asia chief economist for Credit Suisse. Infrastructure (基础设施的建设) is the only thing driving the Chinese economy, Dong said.
Tens of thousands of Chinese factories have closed, millions of people are looking for jobs and an untold number of migrants who can"t find work may be leaving cities for good because of the slowdown, which would have been unheard of six months ago.
Fourth quarter numbers showed growth at 6.8 percent. Goldman Sachs predicted 6.5 percent, down from 9 percent in the third quarter.
For all of 2008, Goldman Sachs had predicted 8.8 percent, down from 11.9 percent in 2007.
1. Since 2001, the slowest rate in annual economic growth China has seen is ___.
A. 6.8%    B. 8.8%    C. 9%    D. 11.9%
2. According to Dong Tao, the only thing driving the Chinese economy is ____.
A. export    B. infrastructure    C. consumer confidence   D. consumer spending
3. Which of the following is NOT the difficulty China is facing?
A. Tens of thousands of factories have closed.
B. Millions of people are looking for jobs.
C. An uncertain number of migrant workers may be leaving cities forever.
D. The terrible situation will erase any optimism about a rebound in 2009.
4. In which quarter of 2008 did the slowdown of China"s economic growth first appear?
A. 1st.    B. 2nd.    C. 3rd.    D. 4th.
5. The best title of this passage should be _____.
A. China"s Economic Growth Slows.
B. Economic Crisis in China.
C. Economists Analyze China"s Economy.
D. Several Factors Determine China"s Economy
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Australia warns on migrant cuts
Australia may cut the number of immigrants who are allowed into the country if the global financial crisis raises unemployment levels.
Australian Immigration Minister Chris Evans said a decision on reducing numbers would be taken after mid-year financial data is published next month.
Around 190, 300 immigrants are forecast to arrive in Australia in 2008/09. Earlier this month, a British minister said the country could reduce migrant flows due to the economic crisis. Mr Evans said the country"s current migrant programme, which is aimed at skilled workers, was designed when Australia was forecasting good economic growth and a skills shortage.
"The government will take a calm look at those issues and make a decision when we have got proper information," he told Nine Network television.
"Clearly if the demand for labour comes off, you"d adjust the migration programme appropriately," he said. "We can turn the taps off if we need to. " Mr Evans said that any decision on cutting migrant flows was complex, considering their contribution to the country"s economy. "We know that they consume, they buy property, and they"re a net positive to the budget, " he said. "And a lot of the skills that are coming in at the moment are in the mining sector, which has allowed us to increase our exports. "
He said there were still industries which had a "strong demand" for labour and the government would analyse the economic situation and consult industry before deciding on what to do.
1.小题1:
Which of the following can we know from this passage?
A.Australia may decide to increase the number of migrants.
B.Britain has decided to reduce the number of migrants.
C.Australia has decided to increase the number of migrants.
D.Britain has decided to increase the number of migrants.
2.小题2: Australia may cut off the number of migrants mainly because ______ .
A.Britain has decided to reduce the number of migrants
B.it is forecast Australian will have good economic growth
C.Australia has no demand for skilled workers in mining
D.the global economic crisis is getting worse and worse
3. 小题3:What does Mr Evans imply by saying the underlined sentence?
A.It is necessary for the country to cut off the number of migrants.
B.Citizens should turn off the taps when they don’t use the water.
C.Britain shouldn’t have reduced the number of migrants.
D.Increasing migrants to the country will consume more water.
4.小题4: From the passage, what does Mr Evans think of migrants’ contributions to Australia’s economy?
A.NegativeB.DoubtfulC.PositiveD.Critical

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A rock group called the Rocket Crew is on tour. Their agent (经纪人) has asked the town officials about Wilbour City on the tour. The stadium in the town is large enough to hold the expected crowd. Ticket sales in the area would be good because several towns are around Wilbour City. However, many people in the town don"t want a rock concert because they fear the damage the crowd might cause. To settle the problem about whether or not to invite the group to appear, the mayor took a poll(民意测验). The results are:
Would buy tickets Would not buy tickets Undecided 6180 (41.2%) 5914 (39.4%) 2920 (19.4%) Fear the damage Not fear the damage Undecided 3043 (20.3%) 8746 (58.3%) 3225 (21.4%) Thought it would help the city Didn"t think it would help the city Undecided 9412 (62.7%) 2085 (13.9%) 3517 (23.4%)
56. The mayor took the poll among _____ people.
A. 15,014 B. 6,180 C. 9,412 D. 8,746
57. From the results of the poll, we know that half of the people or more _____.
A. would buy the tickets for the concert
B. haven"t yet given their own opinions
C. are against the invitation to the group
D. are for the invitation to the group
58. The concert is probably to be held in _____.
A. a cinema B. a stadium C. a theatre D. a concert hall
59. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Poll B. The City of Wilbour C. Rocket Crew D. A Rock Concert
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                The Festival of Cultures
                                 August 11-14
              City Park
  The Festival of Cultures is an annual event to celebrate the wide range of cultures found in our great state. People representing 40 cultural groups will share their traditions and customs. Here are just a few of the festival’s many activities.
  Crafts: See the fine art of basket weaving from Vietnam and Zimbabwe. Watch the delicate art of making paper umbrellas from Thailand and the decorative craft of paperl picado, or paper cutting, from Mexico. All craft demonstrations provide a firsthand view of how things are made. You will appreciate the process involved in making these products.
  Music and Dance: Experience musical instruments that you have never heard before. Listening to the music of a sho from Japan, a bull-roarer from Australia, a sitar from India, and a chakay from Thailand. You will also be entertained by folk dances from around the world, such as the troika from Russia and the mayim mayim from Israel. From 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on August 14, special folk-dancing classes for children will be offered. Children ranging in age from 6-8 can learn the kinderpolka from Germany. Children ranging in age from 9-12 can learn the raspa from Mexico.
  Storytelling: Listen for hours as professional storytellers charm you with captivating tales. Fables, folktales, and ballads from various countries will be told. By popular demand, Gwendolyn Washington, a famous African American storyteller, is back.
  Food: Enjoy irresistible foods from other countries, such as gyros from Greece, seafood paella from Spain, crepes from France, and tandoori chicken from India. These tasty dishes will be difficult to pass up.
Tickets       August 11-13
 
Tickets        August 14
Adults          $3
Ages 13-18        $2
Ages 6-12        $1
Ages 6 and under Free
 
Adults          $3
Ages 13-18        $2
Ages 12 and under Free

  The Festival of Cultures is sponsored by the World Marketplace. For more information about the festival, call (800) 555-0199.
  64. Which of the following are from Mexico?
  A. The paper cuttingand troika.     B. The kinderpolka and sitar.
  C. The paperl picado and the raspa.    D. The mayim mayim andthe gyros.
  65. A family with two children at the age of 8 and 16 are going to the festival on August
    12. How much money will they pay for the festival?
  A. $5.    B. $6.    C. $8.    D. $9.
  66. What do we know about the festival?
  A. Children will have a chance to learn different folk-dancing.
  B. Storyteller Gwendolyn is invited to the festival for the first time.
  C. People will be offered opportunities to play musical instruments.
  D. Visitors can make paper umbrellas from their first-hand experience.
  67. What’s the purpose of writing this passage?
  A. To advertise for the World Marketplace.
  B. To introduce a wide range of cultural traditions.
  C. To explain the great significance of popularizing the festival.
  D. To persuade readers to attend the festival held in the City Park.
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