(山东省济南外国语学校2010届高三上学期质量检测)

D

       In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. 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（投资）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 theorists 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 decisions such as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be correct 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.

71. There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may               .

A. cause a shortage of apartments        B. worry those who rent apartments as homes

C. increase the profits of landlords       D. encourage landlords to invest in building apartment

72. According to the passage, we can safely say that rent control           .

A. will always benefit those who rent apartments     B. is unnecessary

C. will bring negative effects in the long run         D. is necessary under all circumstances

73. The problem of unemployment will arise if                .

A. the minimum wage is set too high                  B. the minimum wage is set too low

C. the workers are unskilled                              D. the maximum wage is set

74. The passage tells us about               .

A. the relationship between supply and demand    B. the possible results of government controls

C. the necessity of government control           D. the urgency of getting rid of government controls

75. The following statements are true except that__________.

A. the results of economic decisions can not always be predicted

B. minimum wage can not always protect employees

C. economic theory can predict the results of economic decisions if other factors aren’t changing

D. economists usually have the same prediction about an economic decision

（河南省郑州外国语学校2010届高三上学期第三次月考）

（D）

KISSI HEALTH-BEAUTY CENTER

With a busy life and job, pressure can make you look tired and aged. Kissi Health-Beauty Center gives classes, makes training plans according to your physical conditions, and sets up an individual file. All these things will help you to get to know your body and the way to keep it fit.

1）BODY-BUILDING

Imported gym equipment will help you build up your body’s muscles, making you look full of energy and strength.

2）  GYMNASTIC EXERCISES

A bright and large exercise room with excellent equipment and music will give your body a chance to enjoy movement with rhythm.

3）SPECIAL “LAZY-BONE” FITNESS CENTER

“Lazy-bone” fitness equipment is the first bodyshaping set of seven beds in Houston. Designed according to human anatomic (解剖学的) and kinematic（运动学的）theory， the seven special beds will help you to exercise your waist, abdomen（腹）, hips（臀）or legs. In the relaxing hours you may try them to strengthen your muscles and lose weight.

*Tuition: “Lazy-bone” fitness card, 1000 dollars /month （gymnastic classes  included）.

*Open Time: 10:30 a.m.—10:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

*Tel: 59185700

*Address: 16 Johnson Street, Houston

68. The purpose of this passage is to ______.

      A. give advice on health                           B. introduce new ways of body-building

      C. ask you to go to the center                   D. introduce ways to lose weight

69. If you want some exercises as well as relaxation after a busy day, you’ll go to the center and ______________.

       A. learn anatomic and kinematic theory       B. sleep on the special beds

      C. join in the gymnastic exercises                  D. buy a special card

70. Tom Everest who keeps a “Lazy-bone” fitness card can go to the center ______ this week.

      A.11:30 a.m. Monday                                B.11:30 p.m. Monday

    C.10:00 a.m. Tuesday                               D.10:00 p.m. Tuesday

71. According to the passage, the center wants to show it is _____ .

      A. the most convenient                                  B. the largest   

       C. the newest                                               D. the most advanced

（河南省郑州外国语学校2010届高三上学期第三次月考）

（A）

A wallet misplaced during a romantic embrace has been returned to its forgetful owner after 55 years.

Two classic car collectors from the US state of Idaho found the wallet after it fell out of the back of a vintage (旧式的) car they were planning to restore. After an Internet search they found and contacted the owner, Glenn Goodlove. Mr. Goodlove said he probably lost the wallet in the back seat of his 1946 Hudson car while kissing a girl when he was home on leave from the US Navy.

Jon Beck, 61, and Chuck Merrill, 72, bought the now-vintage vehicle in Idaho after placing an ad in a local newspaper to buy a classic car in need of restoration. Driving the car home after buying it, the collectors stopped at a restaurant and saw something from below the back seat.

“Like a couple of kids, we thought we had a goldmine,” Mr. Beck said. Instead, they found some small change — the leather wallet held a $10 bill, Mr. Goodlove’s military ID, his social security card, his driver’s licence and several jewellery receipts from 1952.But they were all in the name of Glenn Putnam.

After searching online, Mr. Beck discovered that Mr. Putnam had since changed his name to Glenn Goodlove and moved to San Diego, California. He called Mr. Goodlove, asking to speak to a man who used to drive a ’46 Hudson.

“There was a silence for about 15 seconds,” Mr. Beck told the Twin Falls Times-News. “Then he said, ‘Who is that?’” Mr. Goodlove, now 75, says he did not even remember losing the wallet, but the find has brought memories of his youth in Everett, Washington, flooding back. “I could see the house and the car and the town and all the good stuff from living there,” he said. “They’ve been flowing ever since he talked to me.”

56. The lost wallet contained all the following EXCEPT ______.

   A. some money                                                 B. some jewellery

   C. some receipts                         D. some cards

57. Which of the following happened last?

   A. The vintage car was purchased.         B. An advertisement was placed.

   C. Mr. Goodlove’s name was changed.          D. Some personal belongings were found.

58. What difference did the wallet make to Glenn?

     A. He gained unexpected wealth.

      B. He got back his lost car as well.

     C. He improved his poor memory a lot.

     D. He recalled what had long been forgotten.

59.The most proper title for the passage is ______.

     A.A Forgetful Wallet Owner                 B. Two Car Collectors and a Good Deed 

  C. Price Paid for Romance               D. Lost Wallet Found after 55 Years

（湖南省湘潭市外国语学校2010届高三第二次月考）

（B）

Read the following two advertisements and answer the questions below:

59. What’s the best time for drivers to get gas filled?

A. Monday                                        B. Tuesday

C. Wednesday                                    D. Thursday

60. We can get all kinds of services from Paiges Basic except _________ .

A. giving advice for free.                            B. changing pets’ bad behavior.

C. going to hosts’ home for training.    D. curing Pets’ disease.

61. Of these two advertisements, which one doesn’t provide the address?

A. The first one.            B. The second one   C. Neither one     D. We have no idea.

（河南省郑州外国语学校2010届高三上学期第三次月考）

（C）

Schools have been blamed for giving kids access to soda in vending machines (自动售货机).But new data suggest that school soft drink sales may not be an important factor in how much soda kids drink.

In the current issue of The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, researchers compared soda consumption among nearly 500 students in Maine who attended seven schools over two school years. Four of the schools cut back on soft drink availability at the schools, while three of the schools made no changes.

All the students were drinking less soda by the end of the study period, but there were no meaningful differences in overall soft drink consumption among the different schools. The data suggest that limiting soft drink availability at school doesn’t result in meaningful changes in drink consumption patterns. While there were no changes in overall soda consumption, there was a notable shift in diet soda drinking among girls. If the school cut back on soda availability, girls were less likely to drink diet soda, compared to girls in schools that made no changes.

The data are the latest to suggest that schools may not play as big of a role in kids’ poor eating habits as widely believed. Last year, The American Journal of Public Health published a provocative (引起争论的) study showing that childhood weight problems often get worse in the summer, when kids are out of school.

Data from kindergarteners and first graders found that body mass index (指数) increased two to three times as fast in summer as during the regular school year. Minority children were especially at risk, as were children who were already overweight.

Even children who were too thin and needed to gain weight appeared to have better eating habits during the school year. They actually gained more weight while in school and less in the summer.

Even so, much of the focus on childhood nutrition and obesity (肥胖) remains in the nation’s schools. Today, The Times reported that even the school bake sale is disappearing as districts impose strict standards on the food served on school grounds.

64. What can be learned from The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior?

     A. Soft drink remains a problem in schools.

     B. Girls tend to consume less soda at school.

     C. Soft drinks may not be to blame for eating problems.

     D. Vending machines are not available in all schools.

65. Better eating habits may be best developed ______.

     A. during summer                                     B. on schooldays

     C. with less soda availability                D. in attempts for weight-gain

66. The writer voices his opinion by ______.

     A. conducting scientific research      B. comparing two journals

     C. criticizing wrong beliefs             D. referring to ready data

67.Which of the following can best summarize the passage?

     A. Schools are to blame for kids’ nutrition problems.

     B. Schools have made changes for a better reputation.

     C. Kids’ poor eating habit has little to do with schools.

     D.A lot has been done regarding kids’ nutrition and obesity.