题目内容
—Hold the ladder for me!
—That’s_________.
A. all B. it C. all right D. complete
B
解析:
本题我们极易错选A或C。That’s all 意思是“就这些”，表示讲话或文章的结束，而That’s all right 意思是“行；可以；没关系”。That’s it 为固定搭配，意思是“这正是所需要的”。
任务型阅读（每小题1分，满分10分）
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The e-book is a downloadable book that can be put right onto your e-reader, certain cell-phones and computers. There are websites that sell e-books where you can buy them and load them right onto whatever device you choose. The e-book makes it possible to take reading with you, without the mess of carrying dozens of books around with you.
However, not all book authors are okay with having their books in digital format(格式). The writer of Harry Potter says that her books will never be an e-book, and many just like her feel the same way. However, there are lots of authors who absolutely love the idea and feel it’s the next step to keep books alive.
The e-book can be loaded onto an e-reader which is a mini-device that is slim and compact just like a cell phone. It usually has a touch pad screen and can hold a few hundred books. That ’s perfect news for people who travel on planes or go on holidays and would love to take a collection with them but wouldn’t carry fifty hard covers.
The other great thing about e-readers is that you can read e-books on them quickly and there’s no need for two hands to hold the book and turn the page; it is more convenient for people to read it. Most of them also have a nightlight, so if you want to read at night but don’t want a big light on to wake your partner, the e-reader is ideal. You can also use it on a plane, train or bus when it’s dark.
Websites that sell e-books have their sites looking just like ordinary bookstore websites. There is a list for best sellers and a new release section. There are also e-books on sale and gift certificates available to give to someone who also downloads e-books. They seem to cost the same amount of money as buying a paperback book.
| Title | The e-books |
| ________ of e-books | Downloadable books which can be put right onto e-readers, cell phones and computers. |
| Book authors’ ________ towards e-books | ●Some ________ to have their books in digital format ●Others think that the digital format can keep books ________. |
| _______of e-readers | ●Be a slim and small e-readers mini-device. ●Usually have a touch pad screen.?? ●Be able to ________ a few hundred books. ●Be ________ to carry on tour. ●Enable the person to read e-books quickly ________ holding the book and turning the page. ●Have a nightlight to ________ the person to read at night or in the dark. |
| Features of e-book websites | ●Offer a list of best sellers and newly-released books. ●Offer gift certificates to the people ________ e-books. |
In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord (房东) can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartment. 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 experts 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 predicts the results of economic decision, such as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be corrected 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. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions.
1.There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may________.
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A．cause a shortage of apartments |
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B．worry those who rent apartments as homes. |
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C．increase the profits of landlords. |
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D．encourage landlords to invest in building apartments. |
2.We can safely say that rent control_________.
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A．will always benefit those who rent apartments. |
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B．is unnecessary. |
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C．will probably bring inactive effects in the long run. |
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D．is necessary under all conditions |
3.There will be the problem of unemployment if ________________.
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A．the minimum wage is set too high.. |
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B．the minimum wage is set too early. |
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C．the workers are unskilled. |
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D．the maximum wage is set for poor workers. |
4.The passage tells us about _______________.
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A．the relationship between supply and demand. |
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B．the possible results of government controls. |
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C．the necessity of government control. |
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D．the urgency of getting rid of government control. |
5.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
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A．The results of economic decisions cannot always be predicted. |
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B．Minimum wage cannot always protect employees. |
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C．Economic theory can help predict the results of economic decision if other factors are not changing. |
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D．Economists usually have the same prediction about an economic decision. |