请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

Amazingly, US crime figures have been falling for 20 years now.Of course, the big question is, why? And can any lessons be learnt?

One reason could be the fall in the demand for the drug crack.During the 1980s, drug-related crimes soared, mostly caused by desperate crack users.However, according to professor Blumstein, co-author of The Crime Drop in America, news of the dangers of crack use caused its decrease and led to a fall in the number of drug-related crimes.

Some say that the adoption of a zero-tolerance policy in many cities has helped lead to a fall in crime.In New York City, for example, mayor Rudy Giuliani imposed strict and automatic punishments for all crimes, including minor offences such as graffiti and littering.Many believe this has had a very strong deterrent(威慑的) effect.

Another reason could be smarter policing strategies.Anti-theft measures and educating the community about car theft has helped see a drop in crimes in many areas.Also, the use of crime mapping schemes that can discover identify crime peaks in different parts of the city has helped police target hotspots.

Another reason could be that more criminals are now behind bars.Sociologist John Conklin (from Tufts University) says a significant factor behind the fall in crime in the 1990s is the simple fact that many criminals are in jail.In his book Why Crime Rages Fell, he says sentencing was merciful in the 1960s and 1970s, when crime rose.But then more prisons were built and more offenders were imprisoned.

Some have linked the fall in violent crime to a decline in children’s exposure to lead in petrol.Jessica Wolpaw Reyes says, “Even low to moderate levels of exposure can lead to behavioral problems, reduced IQ, hyperactivity(多动症) and youth crimes.You can link the decline in lead between 1975 and 1985 to a decline in violent crime 20 years later.”

Others say that the drop in crime has something to do with birth rates.According to statistics, birth rates peaked between 1957 and 1961, and the proportion of men in the US in their late teens and early 20s (the so-called “criminal age”) was highest in the late 70s and early 80s.However, as time went on, the proportion of people in this age group decrease

Others claim that videogames have helpe

A recent study has suggested that these games are keeping young people off the streets and therefore away from crime.Advocates of this argue that any effects the games may have in encouraging violent behavior is offset by the fact that the games keep potential criminals indoors and in front of the television.

Some argue that the widespread use of camera phones makes some criminals think twice before committing a crime and getting filmed doing it.Also, many believe that the mass use of CCTV has also had an effect.

Finally, some say that petty theft just isn’t worth it any more.The resale value of second-hand goods such as televisions, cameras or clothes is now so low (or even non-existent) that most people see no point in stealing.

So, what do you think?

1.By writing this article, the writer intends to tell us _____.

A.the amazing fact that US crime figures are going down

B.the recent statistics showing that crime rates are falling in the US

C.the answers to the question why US crime figures are falling

D.the special policies adopted by the US police that help a drop in crime

2.“Why Crime Rates Fell” is mentioned in the article to tell readers that _____.

A.drug crack can be extremely dangerous

B.crime mapping schemes help the police discover criminals

C.criminals should be strictly sentenced

D.children shouldn’t be allowed to contact lead

3.The sixth reason mentioned in the article implies that _____ tend to commit crimes.

A.children

B.young people

C.the poor

D.crime victims

4.The underlined word “offset” most probably mean _____.

A.reduced

B.caused

C.imposed

D.demanded

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出最佳选项。

One afternoon I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant, waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive. Suddenly I that a man sitting at a table near the window kept glancing in my direction, he knew me. The man had a newspaper in front of him, which he was .to read, but I could that he was keeping an eye on me. When the waiter brought my the man was clearly puzzled (困惑) by the way in which the waiter and I each other. He seemed even more puzzled as went on and it became that all the waiters in the restaurant knew me. Finally he got up and went into the When he came out, he paid his bill and without another glance in my direction.

I called the owner of the restaurant and asked what the man had . “Well,” he said, “that man was a detective (侦探). He you here because he thought you were the man he . ” “What? ” I said, showing my The owner continued, “He came into the kitchen and showed me a photo of the wanted man. I say he looked very much like you! Of course, since we know you, we told him that he had made a . ” “Well, it’s really I came to a restaurant where I’m known, ” I said. “ , I might have been in trouble. ”

1.A. knew B. understood C. recognized D. noticed

2.A. since B. as if C. though D. even if

3.A. flat B. cut C. open D. fixed

4.A. pretending B. thinking C. hoping D. continuing

5.A. guess B. find C. see D. learn

6.A. menu B. food C. paper D. bill

7.A. familiar B. direct C. strange D. funny

8.A. looked at B. chatted with C. laughed at D. talked about

9.A. the waiter B. the dinner C. I D. time

10.A. true B. hopeful C. clear D. possible

11.A. restaurant B. washroom C. office D. kitchen

12.A. left B. acted C. sat down D. calmed down

13.A. wished B. tried C. ordered D. wanted

14.A. met B. caught C. followed D. discovered

15.A. was looking for B. was dealing with C. was to meet D. was to beat

16.A. surprise B. care C. worry D. regret

17.A. can B. must C. need D. may

18.A. discovery B. fortune C. decision D. mistake

19.A. a pity B. lucky C. a chance D. natural

20.A. Thus B. However C. Otherwise D. Therefore

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

Whenever we do something wrong, Jesus Christ sees it.He loves us and doesn’t say it.Perhaps he’s wondering how long we’ll keep our mind suffering.A little boy named Johnny was visiting his grandparents on their farm and he was given a slingshot(弹弓) to play with out in the woods.He .for some time but he could never hit the target he had set for himself.Getting a little , he walked back to the farmhouse for dinner.As he was _ back, he saw Grandpa’s pet duck.Just out of , he let the slingshot fly , hitting it in the head ,and killed it.In a panic, he the dead duck in the woodpile, only to see his sister Sally be watching him.Sally had seen all this, but she said .After lunch that day Grandma said, “Sally, it’s your turn to wash the dishes.” But Sally said, “Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen.” And then she spoke to him, “Remember the duck?” So Johnny did the dishes.Later that day, Grandpa asked if wanted to go fishing, but Grandma said, “I’m sorry but I need Sally to help me make supper.” But Sally just smiled and said, “Well, that’s all right because Johnny told me he was too to help you.And she whispered again, “Remember the duck?” So Sally went fishing and Johnny to help make supper.After several days of doing both his and Sally’s, Johnny finally couldn’t it any longer.He came to his Grandma and told her that he had killed the duck .Grandma smiled and gave him a big .“Sweetheart, I know.You see, I was watering the flowers at the window I saw you shoot my duck with the slingshot, and I saw the whole thing.But because I love you, I you.I was just wondering how long you would let Sally _ of you.”

In reality, no matter how _ or how uncomfortable it is to admit our wrongdoing, we should always choose to it and work it through instead of running away from it.Hard as it is, it us and makes us who we are.

1.A.promoted B.exercised C.practiced D.consumed

2.A.delighted B.upset C.amazed D.scared

3.A.running B.rushing C.heading D.leaving

4.A.sympathy B.pride C.impulse D.politeness

5.A.hung B.presented C.protected D.hid

6.A.should B.shall C.must D.might

7.A.nothing B.everything C.something D.anything

8.A.loudly B.softly C.guiltily D.innocently

9.A.Sally B.Johnny C.the children D.Grandma

10.A.reluctant B.willing C.curious D.cautious

11.A.kept up B.held back C.left behind D.stayed behind

12.A.chores B.homework C.games D.sports

13.A.accept B.stand C.withdraw D.allow

14.A.hug B.blow C.reward D.award

15.A.whereas B.as C.while D.when

16.A.appreciate B.admire C.forgive D.force

17.A.put the blame B.make friends C.put pressure D.make a slave

18.A.doubtful B.grateful C.harmful D.painful

19.A.reject B.control C.face D.witness

20.A.develops B.shapes C.ruins D.prepares

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