题目内容
_______, nobody was injured in the accident.
A.As it may seem strange |
B.Because it may seem strange |
C.Strange as it may seem |
D.Strange as may it seem |
C
【解析】略
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54.Which of the four books mainly deals with the use of the language in a speech?
A.Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speech in History.
B.The Lost Art of the Great Speech; How to Write One and How to Deliver it.
C.In the Spotnight: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Performing.
D.10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking.
55.Which of the authors of the books used to write speeches for presidents?
A.Richard Dowis B.Janet, E.Esposito
C.Lenny Laskowski D.William Safire
56.The common purpose of the above books is to____.
A.give encouragement in making a speech
B.tell readers how to make a forcefuLand impresive speech
C.show readers the skills of writing a good speech
D.tell readers how to get over stage fright and to speak easily and confidently
Nobody Benefits
NEW YORK—America has been experiencing the longest economic increase in its history.Incomes have risen, unemployment has fallen, and cities such as New York are bursting with new office buildings.
But just a short walk from Manhattan's skyscrapers, George Brown sits on the side-walk, cooking a lunch of rice and bits of fish over a can of cooking fuel.
Brown is homeless — one of the 2.3 million people in the US who end up on the street.
During the day, Brown collects aluminium cans and sells them for five cents a piece.At night, he sleeps on the street.w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m
"I have been on the street about eight or nine years, something like that," said the 62-year-old former construction worker.
Brown admits he's had problems with alcohol and has smoked cocaine.But he said he still wants a more stable housing arrangement.He could afford it just with the money he earns by collecting cans and small pieces of metal, if only truly low-income housing were available.
However, he sees no hope of finding affordable housing in New York.
With the strong economy and unemployment down, beautiful housing is being built to meet demand.
A US report shows rents in New York city rose more than 27 percent between 1984 and 1999, from US $549 to US $700 a month.
One of the side effects of the strong economy is that rents have been going up.
The majority of people who experience homelessness really just need some affordable housing help.
But few housing companies have been built for the poor.Many small apartments in the city now rent for US $1,500 a month or more.
Brown, the homeless New Yorker, said he has a daughter who lives in the city but he rarely sees her.She is angry about his drinking and won't allow it in her house.
Smiling, he said he also has seven grandchildren whom he'd like to see more often.
"All I've got to do is clean up my act," he said.
【小题1】What kind of life does George Brown lead?
A.Homeless and dangerous. |
B.Homeless and childish. |
C.Homeless and miserable (痛苦的). |
D.Homeless and sleepless. |
A.old Americans lead a hard life |
B.old Americans want to live alone |
C.American cities are crowded with poor people w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m |
D.bad habits play a role in some poor people's Life |
A.America is short of housing companies |
B.the poor can't benefit from the increasing economy |
C.poor people in America will become rich |
D.housing companies will build more houses for the poor |
A.Society. | B.Science. | C.Economy. | D.Business. |