单选题A. Many economists look at Japan and remain cautious. The economy is growing and the stock market is up, but in the last decade there have been many such false starts. More important, Japan's reformist prime minister has not tackled the big economic problems the country faces—writing off bad loans, reforming the tax code and finding the right economic stimulus. In short, there has been no economic revolution. But in the last month Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has launched something more important—a political revolution. B. Japan's basic problem is not economic. Some have wondered why a country filled with talented people has been so stubbornly unwilling or unable to reverse its economic decline—the longest any industrialized country has had in history. The reason is politics. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has been dominated by leaders who draw their support from key constituents— construction workers, rice farmers, government employees. For these groups, the past 10 years have looked pretty good. The government has shoveled money at them, bankrupting the Treasury, retarding growth, but keeping them happy. C. To give some sense of the scale of the problem, the writer Alex Kerr points out that between 1995 and 2005, Japan will spend about $6. 2 trillion on public works. "That's three to four times more than what the United States, with 20 times the land area and more than double the population, will spend on public construction in the same period, " he notes. Other favored groups get similar treatment. The ruling party's powerful factions, allied with a corrupt bureaucracy, have created a system to maintain their power. You have to break it before any reform is possible. D. In the past few weeks Koizumi has declared war on the LDP's old guard. He won his election within the party, then reshuffled his cabinet and, for the first time in Japan's modern history, did not fill it with representatives of the various factions. He has begun tackling construction spending and the postal services because they are at the heart of the LDP's vote-producing and money-getting machine. E. As a symbolic victory, none is greater than Koizumi's sidelining of Hiromu Nonaka, the last of the great LDP kingmakers, who exercised power mafia-style, using blackmail, money and threats. On announcing that he was retiring from politics, Nonaka launched a bitter(and for Japan highly unusual)attack on the prime minister, saying, "I'll devote the rest of my political life to fight the biggest battle yet against the Koizumi administration. " Other old-line LDP members have made similar statements. It suggests that Koizumi is finally hitting them where it hurts. F. Beyond economics, one is beginning to see a more active Japan. The rise of China, 9/11 and the North Korean crisis have all forced Japanese politicians to recognize that their country cannot remain a sleeping giant. They are beginning to speak about playing a larger international role, about revising Japan's Constitution to provide for a normal defense force. Some are even broaching the topic of a nuclear deterrent. Words are being matched by deeds. Japan sent a naval flotilla to the Indian Ocean during the Iraq war. It will likely send noncombat forces to Iraq. Washington has welcomed this new stance. A White House official told me, "From Iraq to North Korea, one sees a much more assertive Japanese foreign policy. We're comfortable with this. Japan is a democratic country and a responsible ally. " Questions 6-10 In Paragraphs A, B, D, E, and F, there are Five problems stated. These problems, numbered as questions 6 -10, are listed below. Each of these problems has a cause, listed A - G. Identify the correct cause for each of the problems and write the corresponding letter A - G on the Answer Sheet. NB There are more causes than problems so you will not use all of them and you may use any cause more than once. Problems Example: little attention to Japan coming back Answer: D Answers: Causes A. The LDP gurus are sidelined. B. The economy has experienced false starts. C. The government does not want to offend voters. D. The world is busy with the situation in Iraq. E. The construction spending is at the heart of the LDP's vote-producing and money-getting machine. F. The economy is deteriorating. G. Japan should boost its international image.

单选题In a year marked by uncertainty and upheaval, officials at New Orleans universities that draw applicants nationwide are not following the usual rules of thumb when it comes to colleges admissions. The only sure bet, the say, is that this fall"s entering classes--the first since Katrina-- will be smaller than usual. In typical years, most college admissions officials can predict fairly accurately by this point in the admissions cycle how many high school seniors will commit to enrolling in their institutions. Many of the most selective schools require students--who increasingly are applying to multiple institutions- to make their choices by May 1. Loyola University, whose trustees will vote May 19 on whether to drop several degree programs and eliminate 17 faculty positions, received fewer applications--about 2,900 to date, compared with 3,500 in recent years. The school hopes to enroll 700 freshman, down from 850 in the past few years. Historically black Dillard University, which is operating out of a hotel and was forced to cancel its annual March open house, also saw drops, as did Xavier University, a historically black Catholic institution that fell behind its recruitment schedule. Dillard won"t release numbers, but spokeswoman Maureen Larkins says applications were down and enrollments are expected to be lower than in the past, Xavier admissions dean Winston Brown says its applicant pool fell by about half of last year"s record 1,014; he hopes to enroll 500 freshman. In contrast, Tulane University, which is the most selective of the four and developed an aggressive recruitment schedule after the hurricane, enjoyed an 11% increase in applications this year, to a record 20,715. Even so, officials predict that fewer admitted students will enroll and are projecting a smaller-than-usual freshman class- 1,400, compared with a more typical 1,600. Tulane officials announced in December that they would eliminate some departments and faculty positions. Like Tulane, other schools are taking extra steps this year to woo admitted students, often by enlisting help from alumni around the country and reaching out to students with more e-mail, phone calls or web-based interactions such as blogs. In addition, Loyola is relaxing deadlines, sweetening the pot with larger scholarships and freezing tuition at last year"s level. Dillard, too, is freezing tuition. It"s also hosting town meetings in target cities and regions nationwide, and moved its academic calendar back from August to mid-September "to avert the majority of the hurricane season." Larkins says, Xavier extended its application deadline and stepped up its one-on-one contact with accepted students. And Tulane, among other things, has doubled the number of on-campus programs for accepted students and hosted a community service weekend program. While the schools expect applicants to be apprehensive, the admissions officials also see encouraging sins of purposefulness among applicants. "A lot of students who are choosing to come to this city are saying, "I want to be a part of the action," " says Stieffi, noting that Loyola"s transfer applications were up 30%. And while applications to Xavier are down, Brown is betting that students who do apply are serious, "The ones who are applying, we feel, are more likely to come," he says.

单选题Once a picture is proved to be a forgery, it becomes quite______.(中南大学2007年试题)

单选题It" s hard to keep your motivation high______you are trying to lose weight to please yourself.

单选题{{B}}Passage One{{/B}} If those "mad moments"--when you can't remember what your friend has told you or where you left your keys--are becoming more frequent, mental exercises and a healthy brain diet may help. Just as bodies require more maintenance with the passing years, so do brains, which scientists now know show signs of aging as early as the 20s and 30s. "Brain aging starts at a very young age, younger than any of us had imagined and these processes continue gradually over the years," said Dr. Gary Small, the director of the Center on Aging at the University of California, Los Angeles. 'Tin convinced that it is never too early to get started on a mental or brain-fitness program," he added. In his book, The Memory Bible, the 51-year-old neuroscientist (神经学家) lists what he refers to as the 10 suggestions for keeping the brain young. They include training memory, building skills, reducing stress, mental exercises, brain food and a healthy lifestyle. "Misplacing your keys a couple of times don't mean you should start labeling your cabinets. Memory loss is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Our brains can fight back," he said. Small provides the weapons for a full-scale attack. Simple memory tests give an indication of what you are up against and tools such as "look" and "connect" are designed to make sure that important things such as names and dates are never forgotten. "So if you wanted to learn names and faces, for example, you meet Mrs. Beatty and you notice a distinguishing facial feature, maybe a high eyebrow," said Small. "You associate the first thing that comes to your mind. I think of the actor Warren Beatty, so I create a mental picture of Warren Beatty kissing her brow." Small admits it may sound a bit strange but he says it works. "Mental exercises could be anything from doing crossword puzzles and writing with your left hand if you are right handed or learning a language. It could be anything that is fun that people enjoy doing," he added.

单选题We are sometimes ______ of selfishness in our lives. A. miserable B. greedy C. guilty D. sorry

单选题Mark the novelist whose major works are characterized by the elements of the "grotesque"?

单选题Opponents of the retirement policy say

单选题Theprogramoneducationis __________ watching.

单选题For generations, the Nganyi people of western Kenya have served as rainmakers, helping local communities decide when best to prepare their land and sow their seeds. By observing subtle changes in nature that would be unnoticeable to most people—in air currents, the flowering and shedding of leaves of certain trees, the behaviour of ants, bird songs, etc—they have been able to interpret weather patterns and provide valuable advice. But the irregular weather patterns brought by climate change mean the rainmakers can no longer use those signs to make their predictions. And they don't have access to the technologies available to meteorologists(气象学家). "Climate change has come on so fast. People don't know how to adapt or what to plant," says Obedi Osore, a traditional Nganyi weatherman. "Our traditional crops are disappearing because they cannot handle the new conditions. We need new strategies to handle climate change. " Now a British-Canadian project is doing just that, linking the rainmakers with government meteorologists. The two groups get together each season and produce an agreed forecast to be spread using a variety of methods suited to communities where many cannot read or write—through ceremonies, public meetings and person -to-person communication. Both parties are pleased with the collaboration. "I think the two sciences are equally valid. We are marrying our energies to help people better," says Mr. Onunga, a Nganyi community elder involved in the project. "The results have been surprisingly good—the community agreed that the forecast was accurate," says Gilbert Ouma, a lecturer at the University of Nairobi. "Through this project we hope to learn what it is that we can share together to live today and to adapt to tomorrow," says Professor Laban Ogallo, leader of the Nganyi project.

单选题The number of teachers in our college ______ greatly increased last term. A number of teachers in this school ______ from the countryside. A) was; is B) was; are C) were; are D) were; is

单选题Todey this city is a highly skilled society without the urban sprawl and rural poverty that ______ larger nations.

单选题The next night, the blackest he ______ , the sea became so rough that the boat almost turned over. A．had ever known B．has ever known C．knew D．known

单选题He is so kind and easy-going that the kids go______him in a big way.

单选题Each and every difference ______contradiction． A．have B．contain C．contains D．will contain

单选题There are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being able to lead a healthy life. Nowadays, people are very busy. Often, both parents work outside the home. Children are expected to take on more responsibility at home to help their parents. They also have sporting and leisure activities as well as school expectations. The business also adds another factor: the need to use cars to get from one place to another quickly. Today, society places a lot of emphasis on technology. Computers, DVDs, CDs, television, Play Stations and Xboxes have become major leisure activities, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has led to a more sedentary lifestyle. The media provide entertainment and information. Unfortunately, they also promote fast food which fits easily into busy lifestyles. It is much more convenient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than prepare a meal. The media constantly bombard (轰炸) their audience with "perfect" body images, the need to buy the most fashionable clothes, the most up-to-date computer games, the best places to visit and the best things to do. Environments vary. We may be exposed to pollution, such as cigarette smoke. This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing difficulties. Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life. An important factor influencing healthy lifestyles is motivation or the desire to be healthy. Any person who wants to be healthy will find a way to be healthy —if he/she is motivated enough!

单选题{{B}}Questions 21-25 are based on the following passage:{{/B}} I hear many parents complaining that their teenage children are rebelling. I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are all taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of striking out boldly on their own, most of them are clutching at one another's hands for courage. They claim they want to dress as they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But somehow they all end up just by listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in this way is that the crowd is doing it. It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a teenage market. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. And many of today's parents have come to award high marks for the popularity of their children. All this adds up to a greater barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path. But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come--with the people who respect you for whom you are. That's the only kind of popularity that really counts.