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15.In cities with rent control,the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment.Supporters of rent control,argue that it protects people who are living in apartments.Their rent cannot increase; therefore,they are not in danger of losing their homes.However,the critics say that after a long time,rent control may have negative effects.Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits.Therefore,they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits.They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled.As a result,new apartments are not built.Many people who need apartments cannot find any.According to the critics,the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city.
Some theorists argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way.The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers.The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled,low-paying jobs.However,if the minimum is high,employers may hire fewer workers.They will replace workers with machinery.Therefore,other things being equal,the number of workers that employers want decreases.Thus,critics hold the opinion that an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment.Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.
Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people,keep their dignity.Because of the law,workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum.Furthermore,employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages.
Economic theory predict the results of economic decisions such as decisions about farm production rent control and the minimum wage.The predictions may be correct only if"other things are equal"Economists do not agree on some of the predictions.They also do not agree on the value of different decisions.Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it.Economic do agree,however,that there are no simple answers to economic questions.

66.This passage shows that setting maximum rent mayD.
A.encourage the construction of more apartments
B.discourage the renting of apartments as homes
C.reduce the shortage of apartments
D.result in a shortage of apartments.
67.From the passage,we can infer that rent controlB.
A.is completely unnecessary
B.will likely bring about undesired results
C.will bring positive effects in the long run
D.is necessary under all circumstances
68.The problem of unemployment may come up whenC.
A.he minimum wage is set too low           B.the workers are unskilled
C.the minimum wage is set too high         D.people need low-paying jobs
69.This passage is mainly about economists'disagreement onD.
A.the effectiveness of government controls
B.-the urgency of getting rid of government controls.
C.the relationship between supply and demand
D.the possible results of government controls
70.We can conclude from the passage thatB.
A.the results of economic decisions can always be predicted
B.predicting the results of economic decisions is something complicated
C.minimum wage can not protect employees
D.economists usually have the same prediction about an economic decision.

分析 文章讨论的是政府控制经济的可能结果.

解答 66-70 DBCDB
66题答案是D.细节理解题.根据文章第一段最后一句According to the critics,the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city.批评家们认为,房租管制最终会造成城市公寓的缺乏.可知A正确.
67题答案是B.推理判断题.根据文章第一段内容可知限制租赁价格会带来一系列的影响,从长远来看会导致公寓数量的不足,以及一些其他的不够积极的影响.故选B.
68题答案是C.推理判断题.根据文章第二段可知如果设立的最低工资过高,会让企业不去雇佣更多的人,或者借助于机器.那样就会有更多的人失业.故选C.
69题答案是D.主旨大意题.文章讨论的是经济学家就政府控制的可能结果有不同的见解.故选D.
70题答案是B.细节理解题.根据最后一段Economic theory predict the results of economic decisions such as decisions about farm production rent control and the minimum wage.The predictions may be correct only if"other things are equal"Economists do not agree on some of the predictions.They also do not agree on the value of different decisions.Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it.Economic do agree,however,that there are no simple answers to economic questions.经济理论预测了经济决策的结果,比如关于农产品、房租管制和最低工资的决定;但是,这些预测仅仅在"其他条件不变的情况下"是正确的.经济学家们在某些预测方面并未取得一致意见.在不同决定的价值方面,他们也存在不同意见.有些经济学家支持某个特别的决定,但另外一些人则对它提出批评.但是,经济学家们都同意,经济问题没有简单的答案.可知选B.

点评 本文是政治经济类阅读理解.做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.

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C.Why we should surf the internet for fun during office time.
D.Moderately surfing the Internet for fun during work can improve working efficiency.
27.Why can surfing the internet for fun during office hours increase productivity?
C
A.Workers are tired of work and want to rest.
B.Workers can learn some work skills on the Internet.
C.It makes people relax and regain concentration on work.
D.It contributes to improving the relationship between bosses and workers.
28.All the following statements are true EXCEPTB.
A.The research was made by the University of Melbourne.
B.Most firms allow their employees to use the Internet for fun.
C.Most people in the research surf the Internet for fun during work.
D.Popular WILB activities are watching videos,shopping online and so on.
29.From the passage we can know thatC.
A.The workers engaged in WILB aren't fit for their work.
B.Brent Coker is a successful boss who can accept the research results.
C.Surfing the Internet long hours for fun won't increase productivity.
D.Many firms'preventing employees'WILB contributes to high productivity.
30.Which section of a newspaper do you think the passage is taken from?A
A.Work and life   B.Health and diet   C.Advertisements    D.Science and technology.

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