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【题目】People are increasingly discontent(不满的) with the rich people, as is said in a new online poll(投票). The poll by the China Youth Daily in cooperation with Sina.com has highlighted(突出,强调) the apparent discontent over the country's widening income gap. Nearly 8,000 people filled in online questionnaires last week, and when asked to use three words to describe society's rich, the top responses were "extravagant"(奢侈的), "greedy" and "corrupt”. About 57 percent of those polled said that "extravagant" was the best word to describe the rich, followed closely by "greedy”.

Sarcastically(讽刺的是), despite their dissatisfaction, 93 percent of those polled wished they could be rich too, and that richer people should be "socially responsible”. Some 33 percent of respondents also praised rich people for being "smart”. Nearly 90 percent of respondents agreed that most people in society, including themselves, were willing to speak up for the poor but were reluctant to take action and actually do something for them.

The survey comes on the heels of a heated debate over comments made by renowned economist Mao Yushi, who said he was "speaking for the rich and working for the poor”. A report released by the Asian Development Bank last Wednesday revealed that China's Gini coefficient —— an indicator of the wealth divide —— rose from 0.407 in 1993 to 0.473 in 2004.

An earlier CASS report said that the richest 10 percent of Chinese families now own more than 40 percent of all private assets, while the poorest 10 percent share less than 2 percent of the total wealth. The income disparity(不一致、差异) of the country is close to that of Latin America, the report which came out in January, said.

It is hoped that the richer should be more socially responsible to give aid to those who need help to make this income disparity smaller and smaller and that the poorer should have a friendlier attitude towards the rich.

I. 【1】__________

People are more and more discontent with the rich people.

II. Details about the poll

It was 【2】_____________ by the China Youth Daily and sina.com

Nearly 8,000 people filled in questionnaires 【3】____________ last week.

There is an increasing dissatisfaction tendency toward the rich people.

Ironically, although they 【4】_________, 93 percent of the polled wished they could be rich too, and richer people should take 【5】________.

Ⅲ. A report 【6】._________ by the Asian Development

China’s Gini coefficient increased by 【7】 ________ in 2004 when compared with that of 1993.

The richest 10 percent of Chinese families now possess more than 40 percent of private assets, while 【8】_________ 10 percent share less than 2 percent of the total wealth.

The income disparity of the country nearly approaches that of 【9】_________.

Ⅳ. 【10】___________

The rich can work together to shorten the income disparity.

【答案】

【1】Theme / Topic

【2】cooperated

【3】online / on the Internet

【4】were dissatisfied / were discontent / were not satisfied / were not content

【5】(their) social responsibilities

【6】released / which was released

【7】0.066

【8】the poorest

【9】Latin America

【10】Hope / Wish / Suggestion / Advice

【解析】

试题分析:本文讨论了贫富差距问题以及对未来贫富差距缩小的展望

【1】Theme / Topic 文章通篇讨论了现在社会人们对有钱人越来越不满,所以主题就是People are more and more discontent with the rich people.故填Theme / Topic

【2】cooperated 根据第一段:The poll by the China Youth Daily in cooperation with Sina.com has highlighted(突出,强调) the apparent discontent over the country's widening income gap.可知投票是中国青年日报和新浪网联合发起的,而横线上要填一个被动语态的动词,故填cooperated

【3】online / on the Internet 根据第一段:Nearly 8,000 people filled in online questionnaires last week,可知人们是在网上填写的问卷调查,故填online / on the Internet

【4】were dissatisfied / were discontent / were not satisfied / were not content 根据第二段:Sarcastically(讽刺的是), despite their dissatisfaction, 93 percent of those polled wished they could be rich too,可知虽然人们对富人是越来越不满意,但是大部分人依然渴望成为富人,故填were dissatisfied / were discontent / were not satisfied / were not content

【5】(their) social responsibilities 根据第二段:Sarcastically(讽刺的是), despite their dissatisfaction, 93 percent of those polled wished they could be rich too, and that richer people should be "socially responsible”.可知人们一面不满意富人一面还想成为富人并且还认为富人们应当对社会负责。故填(their) social responsibilities

【6】released / which was released 根据第三段:A report released by the Asian Development Bank last Wednesday revealed that China's Gini coefficient —— an indicator of the wealth divide —— rose from 0.407 in 1993 to 0.473 in 2004.可知亚洲发展银行上周三发行了有关中国基尼指数的报道,故填released / which was released

【7】0.066 根据第三段:A report released by the Asian Development Bank last Wednesday revealed that China's Gini coefficient —— an indicator of the wealth divide —— rose from 0.407 in 1993 to 0.473 in 2004.可知与1993年相比,2004年的基尼指数上升了0.066,故填0.066

【8】the poorest 根据第四段:An earlier CASS report said that the richest 10 percent of Chinese families now own more than 40 percent of all private assets, while the poorest 10 percent share less than 2 percent of the total wealth. 可知10%的最穷的人占社会总财富的2%不到,故填the poorest

【9】Latin America 根据第四段:The income disparity(不一致、差异) of the country is close to that of Latin America, the report which came out in January, said. 可知我国的贫富差距水平接近拉美国家,故填Latin America

【10】Hope / Wish / Suggestion / Advice 根据最后一段:It is hoped that the richer should be more socially responsible to give aid to those who need help to make this income disparity smaller and smaller and that the poorer should have a friendlier attitude towards the rich.可知人们希望通过富人的努力缩小社会的贫富差距,故填Hope / Wish / Suggestion / Advice

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He was a brilliant, creative, and educated man. He had gained a lot of experience while traveling around the world, so he became very depressed after his accident. He was afraid that he would spend the rest of his life suffering and would no longer be able to spend his life in a meaningful way. Then, he realized that he still had partial function of his right hand and could still write even though it was very difficult. An idea occurred to him, “Why not write to other people who need encouragement?”

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No matter what circumstances life may present, we all have unique experiences, abilities, and God-given talents. We can discover ways to reach others who desperately need messages of encouragement and strength.

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C. the prisoners eagerly wanted to write back to the man

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