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4.The sharp drop in world oil prices has led oil companies in the United States to dismiss thousands of workers.Some companies have also delay new oil drilling and exploration projects.The drop in oil prices has also affected small service companies and even stores that do business with oil companies in big producer states like Texas.But the drop in oil prices has not been bad for everyone.Oil platform workers are often called roughnecks.In Texas,many roughnecks have lost their jobs because of the drop in oil prices.The effect of falling prices has been worse in states like Alaska and North Dakota.That is because production costs are higher there than they are in the Eagle Ford area of south-central Texas.
Adam Perdue is an economist at the University of Houston's Institute for Regional Forecasting.He has been studying the effect of falling oil prices in Texas.He says oil company exploration and production budgets(预算) are being cut between 10and 50percent,with most of them being cut by a third.He thinks the lower spending will affect the local economy.
The economic slowdown will affect companies that manufacture pipes and other equipment for oil exploration and production.It will also have an effect on trucking companies that supply sand and chemicals,and other small businesses that serve the energy industry.
But low oil prices are good for chemical companies.They use hydrocarbons(碳氢化合物) found in oil to make fertilizer,plastic and other products.Adam Perdue says a new chemical plant project near Houston will provide jobs for many skilled workers"A lot of these roughnecks that are gonna lose their jobs out there in the field are gonna be able to come home and,and,and get a welding job or a construction job."he says.But some oil industry experts believe prices will rise again in about six months when the oversupply of oil is reduced.
25.Why is the effect of falling prices worse in North Dakota?B
A.Roughnecks there have lost their jobs.
B.The oil production there costs more.
C.Oil platform there has been closed.
D.Oil prices there have fallen more sharply.
26.What does Adam Perdue's study show?D
A.Adam Perdue is a great economist of today.
B.The local economy has been cut by one third.
C.Oil company exploration should be carried on.
D.Cut of oil cost will influence the local economy.
27.Which of the following has benefited from the drop in oil prices?B
A.Oil service companies
B.Chemical companies
C.Welding companies
D.Construction companies
28.What can we infer from the last paragraph?C
A.The oversupply of oil will bring in more money.
B.The roughnecks have to come after work.
C.The world oil problem is likely to last another half year.
D.A construction job will be more and more competitive.
分析 本文为社会生活类说明文,文中分析了世界石油价格急剧下降对美国的影响,很多石油公司裁员,一些相关的行业的公司收到影响,石油价格下跌的影响在阿拉斯加州和北达科他州更糟,因为那里生产成本较高.Adam Perdue 认为石油价格下跌会最终影响德克萨斯州当地的经济;但是石油价格走低并没有影响到每一个人,甚至对化工企业有利.石油工业专家相信在大约六个月后,石油价格会再一次上涨.
解答 25.答案是B.细节理解题.根据第二段中的"The effect of falling prices has been worse in states like Alaska and North Dakota.That is because production costs are higher there than they are in the Eagle Ford area of south-central Texas.",可知石油价格下跌的影响在阿拉斯加州和北达科他州更糟,是因为那里生产成本较高.故选B.
26.答案是D.细节理解题.根据第三段中的"He thinks the lower spending will affect the local economy.",可知他认为开支减少会影响当地的经济.故选D.
27.答案是B.细节理解题.根据最后一段中的"But low oil prices are good for chemical companies.",可知石油价格走低对化工企业有利.故选B.
28.答案是C.推理判断题.根据文章最后一句"But some oil industry experts believe prices will rise again in about six months when the oversupply of oil is reduced.",可知石油工业专家相信在大约六个月后,石油价格会再一次上涨.故选C.
点评 阅读要整体理解文章,在做细节题时根据题干定位细节,在语境中正确理解原句,然后对照选项做出合理的判断;必要的时候要进行推理,透过句子表面看作者的真正意图.
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A series of four free or low-cost Community Education classes will be offered in April on the Weirton campus of West Virginia Northern Community College. "Art for People Who Can't Draw"has a 30 tuition(学费) and 5 materials fee and will be conducted from 6:00-8:00 p.m.on Mondays and Wednesdays,April 11,13,18,20 and 25,in Room 209-B.This class is for people who want to explore art production but have no experience with drawing.Students will have the opportunity to make several pieces of art.The instructor,Margaret Pearson,says,"I believe that art is possible for everyone so come,have some fun and set your inner artist free." "Aerobics for Seniors"is a free class that will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m,on Tuesdays and Thursdays,April 12,14,19,21,26 and 28,in Room 243.Senior aerobics is a class designed for older men and women.This is a class with an emphasis on stretching and simple movements to music.Participants should wear loose or stretchy clothing and athletic shoes and bring a bottle of water. "Basic Gardening"has tuition of 25 and will be taught from 6:00-8:00 p.m.on Tuesdays,April 12,19 and 26,in Room 115.Come to this course if you are a seasoned gardener looking for new information and want to share your gardening knowledge.Topics include spring preparation,vegetable and fruit gardening and getting rid of pests organically.There will be"a couple of fun,hands-on projects",the instructor Ann Bailey,a certified master gardener,said. "Introduction to T'ai Chi"will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m.on Fridays,April 15,22 and 29,in Room 243.Cost is 15.Participants will explore the workout,defensive techniques and health benefits of T'ai Chi.This form of Chinese martial arts has developed throughout the years as a way of reducing anxiety and stress.Be free to move:wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes. For more information,call the campus at 304-723-2210. |
A."Art for People Who Can't Draw".
B."Aerobics for Seniors".
C."Basic Gardening".
D."Introduction to T'ai Chi".
41."Aerobics for Seniors"classes areA.
A.designed for older people
B.fit for those with anxiety and stress
C.hands-on projects
D.taught by Margaret Pearson
42.How much is the tuition for"Basic Gardening"classes?C
A.5.
B.15.
C.25.
D.30.
43.Taking"Introduction to T'ai Chi"classes,the participants mustD.
A.have some taste of music
B.be free on April 12,19and 26
C.gather in Room 209-B
D.wear tennis shoes.