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Frankfurt: Renault SA Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn said the future of electric cars depends on a rebound (反弹) in oil prices that may boost sales of the battery –powered vehicles he’s spending 4 billion euros ($ 5.9 billion) to develop.

“If oil is less than $ 70, we are going to have a problem,” Ghosn said in an interview at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Renault pledged to sell 100,000 electric cars by 2016 in Israel and Denmark, the first two countries to hire the Paris-based company’s US partner Better Place to roll out nationwide networks of battery-charging swapping stations.

Ghosn is pitting (绞尽脑汁)electric cars from Renault and Japanese affiliate Nissan Motor Co against a new generation of smaller, cheaper gasoline electric hybrids from rivals including Toyota Motor Corp. The French company’s Fluence sedan, on show for the first time in Frankfurt, will become the world’s first mass-market electric car if the agreement with Better Place pays off.

“The outlook for investors in electric cars is extremely dangerous, but if oil prices take off again, there may be a significant commercial opportunity and big rewards,” said Peter Schmidt, managing director of Warwick, England-based consulting firm Automotive Industry Data.

The price of oil, which stood at $70.75 a barrel（桶） by this morning in Europe, will rise to $75 tomorrow, based on the median（中间数）of 35 estimates ranging from $40 to $110. It’s likely to fluctuate （波动）between $80 and $92 through 2013, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

59. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The higher oil prices are, the better it will be for electric cars.

B. Sales of electric cars depend on the new design.

C. The agreement with Better Place pays off.

D. The quality of battery-powered autos can not be guaranteed.

60. The sentence “But if it’s at $ 200, the economic equation’s very easy, and if it’s more than $ 200, even easier.” can be put at the end of _________.

A. paragraph one B. paragraph two

C. paragraph three D. paragraph four

61. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. Fluctuation of oil prices B. Bad future for electric cars

C. Oil price holds key for electric autos D. A promising CEO

62. The estimated oil price in 2013 might be between________________.

A.$35—$75 B.$40—$110 C. $70.75—$75 D.$80—$92

【小题1】A

【小题2】B

【小题3】C

【小题4】D

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第1节

Text 1

1 Who does the woman want to see?

A. Mr. Robinson B. Mrs. Robinson C. Ms. Robinson

Text 2

2 What does the woman say?

A. Let’s meet him. B. Nice to meet you. C. There’s the man to meet you.

Text 3

3. Where is the woman’s company going to open a new branch?

A. In Macao. B. In Moscow. C. In St Pertersburg.

Text 4

4 There are probably two men called …

A. Brown . B. Frankfurt . C. Buscotti.

Text 5

5 What does the woman invite the man to do?

A.To go through the lounge.

B.To come to Sao Paulo.

C.To have some coffee.

第2节

Text 6

6. Who introduces whom to see whom in this conversation?

A.A woman introduces two men to see each other.

B.A woman introduces a man to see another woman.

C.A man introduces a woman to see another man.

7. What does one of the men want to have?

A. Black coffee. B. Coffee without sugar. C. Coffee with sugar.

Text 7

8. What are the two men’s full names?

A.Richard Lampl and George Braun.

B.Richard Braun and George Lampl.

C.Richard Einstein and George Einstein.

　　9. Where does one of the two work?

A.In an installing company.

B.In a computer company.

C. In an engineering company

Text 8

10. What is the woman’s name?

A.Miss Parson. B. Miss Vetta. C. Mrs. Peters.

11. Where are the two women to meet?

A.On the first floor.

B.On the fourth floor.

C.In the department that sells false flowers.

12. What is the man asked to do?

A.To tell the woman the way to the office.

B.To send her up to the meeting place.

C. To help her with her suitcase.

Text 9

13. How do you spell the man’s name?

A.B.R.O.I.D.I　　 B.R.O.R.D.I.　　　　 C.I.O.N.D.I.

　　14. What do you know about the woman’s company?

A.It’s an international company.

B.It does business in two nations.

C.She works for two national companies.

　　15. What does the man want the woman to do?

A.To help him to call her boss back.

B.To call him back.

C.To tell her boss to call him back.

16. Where is the woman’s boss probably from?

　　 A. Indonesia. B. Japan. C. Iraq.

Text 10

17. What does the woman work as?

A. A secretary. B. An organizer. C. A receptionist.

18. Who does she have to write a lot of letters to?

A. guests. B. speakers. C. customers.

19. What is one of the jobs mentioned in her talk?

A.Keeping secret papers.

B.Collecting information.

C.Inviting speakers.

20. Why do so many people write to her?

A.They want to find jobs in her company.

B.They offer her important information about production.

C. They are interested in what her company makes and sells

As a boy growing up in India，I had longed to travel abroad. I used to listen to the stories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europe in the 1970s，with great interest.
My big moment finally came in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe，where my father was to attend a meeting. We planned to travel to Belgium，Netherlands and West Germany.
I have vivid memories even today of going to Mumbai airport at night all excited about finally going abroad. I had heard several great things about Lufthansa till then but now I finally got to experience them first hand，during the flight to Frankfurt. We flew business class and even today I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew. The flight was really smooth and thoroughly enjoyable，even for someone like me，who is otherwise scared of flying.
After spending almost two weeks in Europe，we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorf to Frankfurt airport，for our return flight. What a journey that was! All along the Rhine (莱茵河)，it was simply an unforgettable experience. I was in a sombre mood on the flight back to Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation，but the Lufthansa crew members were able to change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again，with the quality of their service.
Being the first airline to take me overseas，Lufthansa will always hold a special place in my heart. Even today，I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansa and simply cannot dream of choosing any other airline. Flying，in general，for me，has always been an ordeal (terrible and painful experience)．Flying on Lufthansa，however，is something I always have and always will look forward to.
【小题1】What made the author so interested in traveling abroad?

A．Growing up in India.

B．Once staying in Canada.

C．Once traveling to Canada with his father.

D．His father's stories about his traveling experiences.

【小题2】Which of the following is TRUE about the author's trip to Europe in 1998?

A．The author traveled with one of his parents.

B．Both their going and return are by air.

C．They traveled in spring that year.

D．They stayed in Europe for nearly two months.

【小题3】It can be inferred from the passage that Lufthansa is ________.

A．a city in India	B．a city in Europe
C．an airline company	D．a travel agency

【小题4】The underlined word “sombre” in the 4th paragraph probably means “________”．

As a boy growing up in India, I had longed to travel abroad. I used to listen to the stories my father would tell me about his stay in Canada and tours to Europe in the 1970s, with great interest.

My big moment finally came in the summer of 1998 when I was able to accompany my parents to Europe, where my father was to attend a meeting. We planned to travel to Belgium, Netherlands and West Germany.

I have clear memories even today of going to Mumbai airport at night all excited about finally going abroad. I had heard several great things about Lufthansa till then but now I finally got to experience them first hand, during the flight to Frankfurt. We flew business class and even today I can remember the excellent service by the Lufthansa crew （工作人员）. The flight was really smooth and thoroughly enjoyable, even for someone like me, who is especially afraid of flying.

After spending almost two weeks in Europe, we took the Lufthansa airport express from Dusseldorf to Frankfurt airport, for our return flight. What a journey that was! All along the Rhine (莱茵河), it was simply an unforgettable experience. I had a sombre feeling on the flight back to Mumbai as it marked the end of a wonderful vacation, but the Lufthansa crew members were able to change it into a most enjoyable experience yet again, with the quality of their service.

Being the first airline to take me abroad, Lufthansa will always hold a special place in my heart. Even today，I continue to enjoy flights on Lufthansa and simply cannot dream of choosing any other airline. Flying, in general，for me，has always been a terrible and painful experience．Flying on Lufthansa，however, is something I always have and always will look forward to.

1.Which country does the author live in now?

A. India. B. Canada. C. Belgium. D. Germany.

2.What made the author so interested in traveling abroad?

A. Growing up in India.

B. Once staying in Canada.

C. Once traveling to Canada with his father.

D. His father's stories about his traveling experiences.

3.Which of the following is true about the author's trip to Europe in 1998?

A. The author traveled with one of his parents.

B. Both their going and return were by air.

C. They traveled in spring that year.

D. They stayed in Europe for nearly two months.

4.It can be inferred from the passage that Lufthansa is ________.

A. a city in India B. a city in Europe

C. an airline company D. a travel agency

5.The underlined word “somber” in the 4th paragraph probably means “________”.

A. happy B. sad C. angry D. enjoyable

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Travel in most of Europe is easy. An agreement between the 15 European Union countries in 1995 means that citizens from most European countries can travel across borders without needing a visa.

Each of the 12 countries that has 36 its own currency (货币) to accept the euro has its own 37 . So how have these countries been able to 38 ? And how has each country prepared for the birth of this new currency? Firstly, many people in Europe, 39 in west Europe, speak English. The European Convention on Human Rights says that all people have a 40 to learn and use their traditional language.

But at the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany, the official language for all business is 41 . And every European country requires students to study English for many years at 42 . Other languages may be offered, too. But English is a 43 .

"If I meet someone, I try Spanish. Then I try 44 . And if it's not 45 , I say "Hello". That' s the signal, and we communicate no matter what country we come from." Said Maria Ortega, a ski instructor in the Pyrenees, 46 French and Spanish are mainly used.

Each country has its own 47 culture. Though the French may be famous for their 1,000 types of cheese and the Greeks are known to 48 olive oil on everything, most people in Europe like 49 strong coffee on their breakfast table. Another drink is held 50 throughout the continent. Europe's vineyards(葡萄园) may be famous, but the real drink of Europe is 51 . Europeans consume tons of it.

Football, of course, also helps to 52 all of Europe. Many fans are obsessed (着迷) with 53 and with international stars. David Beckham, of England' s Manchester United, is a hero to Europeans in the same 54 that Michael Jordan is to 55 .

36. A. given up B. ended up C. agreed with D. started with

37. A. money B. right C. border D. culture

38. A. meet B. unite C. travel D. accept

39. A. specially B. generally C. particularly D. normally

40. A. chance B. right C. wish D. place

41. A. French B. German C. English D. Spanish

42. A. school B. work C. home D. table

43. A. subject B. tool C. need D. must

44. A. English B. French C. German D. Greek

45. A. listening B. spoken C. working D. heard

46. A. as B. where C. since D. whose

47. A. food B. art C. drink D. life

48. A. add B. spread C. spend D. put

49. A. a kind of B. a lot of C. a cup of D. a taste of

50. A. in common B. in general C. in need D. in special

51. A. beer B. wine C. coffee D. soup

52. A. attract B. tie C. play D. watch

53. A. opera B. bread C. music D. football

54. A. direction B. level C. way D. game

55. A. basketballers B. British C. athletes D. Americans

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