74．The phrase “ring up sales” most probably means 　　　　　　.

　　　 A. make an order of goods　　　　 B. record sales on a cash register

　　　 C. call the sales manager　　　　 D. keep track of the goods in stock

73．From the last sentence of the first paragraph we learn that　 　　　　　　.

　　　 A. in the future all the Americans will use credit cards

　　　 B. credit cards are mainly used in the United States today

　　　 C. nowadays many Americans do not pay in cash

　　　 D. it is now more convenient to use credit cards than before

72．According to the passage, the credit card enables its owner to 　　　　　　.

　　　 A. withdraw as much money from the bank as he wishes

　　　 B. obtain more convenient services than other people do

　　　 C. enjoy greater trust from the storekeeper

　　　 D. cash money where he wishes to

71．The underlined word “combine” in the last paragraph means “to ________”.

　　　 A. connect　　 　　　　 B. force　　 　　　　　 C. provide　　　 　　　 D. attempt　　

　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　E

One hundred and thirteen million Americans have at least one bank-issued credit card. They give their owners automatic credit in stores, restaurants, and hotels, at home, across the country, and even abroad, and they make many banking services available as well. More and more of these credit cards can be read automatically, making it possible to withdraw or deposit money in scattered locations, whether or not the local branch bank is open. For many of us the “cashless society” is not on the horizon----it’s already here.

While computers offer these conveniences to consumers, they have many advantages for sellers too. Electronic cash registers can do much more than simply ring up sales. They can keep a wide range of records, including who sold what, when, and to whom. This information allows businessmen to keep track of their list of goods by showing which items are being sold and how fast they are moving. Decisions to reorder or return goods to suppliers can then be made. At the same time these computers record which hours are busiest and which employees are the most efficient, allowing personnel and staffing assignments to be made accordingly. And they also identify preferred customer for promotional campaigns. Computers are relied on by manufacturers for similar reasons. Computer analyzed marketing reports can help to decide which products to emphasize now, which to develop for the future and which to drop. Computers keep track of goods in stock, of raw materials on hand, and even of the production process itself.

Numerous other commercial enterprises, from theaters to magazine publishers, from gas and electric utilities to milk processors, bring better and more efficient services to consumers through the use of computers.

70．A child may get career education in all the following places EXCEPT _________.

　　　 A. schools　　 　　　　　 B. homes　　 　　　　　 C. communities 　　　　 D. public places

69．It may be inferred from the passage that _________.

　　　 A. not only teachers but also parents are responsible for youngsters’ career education

　　　 B. in high schools, students know more specific information about occupations

　　　 C. career education may be in classroom, small group, or individual sessions

　　　 D. teachers use a variety of methods to provide career education, including films

68．According to the passage, which statement is true?

　　　 A. Career education is carried out in primary schools only.

　　　 B. Career education is carried out in middle schools only.

　　　 C. Career education is carried out in colleges only.

　　　 D. Career education is carried out in the whole process of people’s education – from kindergarten to university.

67．The passage showed that _________.

A. Dr Wolfe was disappointed with his experiment

　　　 B. The chimps could do everything if taught

　　　 C. The chimps were willing to work if something was paid back

　　　 D. The chimp’s understanding was as good as a man’s

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D

Career education is instruction intended to help young people identify, choose, and prepare for a career. Such instruction may focus on a person’s role in work, leisure, or family life. Career education differs from vocational education, which is designed to teach specific occupational skills.

Career education includes the formal and informal learning that occurs in the family, in the community, and in schools. In schools, career education consists of instructive activities included in many courses. These activities are designed to improve the attitudes, knowledge, and skills important for work roles. Career education helps students develop self- understanding and use it to plan their education and working life.

A complete career education program in school begins in kindergarten and continues at least through high school. Many colleges and universities also offer career education through their counseling(咨询) programs. In kindergartens and elementary schools, youngsters learn about different types of work. In middle schools or junior high school, children begin to explore the occupations and leisure activities that interest them most. In high school, students get more specific information about occupations and life styles. They may be in classroom, small group, or individual sessions where they learn how to make career decisions. They also should obtain the skills they need for further study or for a job after graduation. Counselors provide information on such matters as how to locate and apply for jobs and how to be successful in interviews. Teachers and counselors use a variety of methods to provide career education, including films about occupations or industries. Children may invite parents or other adults to come to school and describe their jobs. A student may accompany a worker on the job. Cooperative education combines classroom study with practical work experience.

66．Which of the following shows the correct order of the things a chimp did in the second part of the experiment?

a.　　　　　　　　　　　 got a white coin

b.　　　　　　　　　　　 got a grape

c.　　　　　　　　　　　 lifted the heavy handle

d.　　　　　　　　　　　 inserted a coin into the Chimp- O- Mat

A. c a b d　　　 　B. c a d b　　 　　C. a b d c　　　 　　D. a d c b

65．In the first part of the experiment the chimps learned to __________.

A.　　 tell the difference between the useful and the worthless coins

B.　　　 use yellow coins to get grapes

C.　　　 wait for the grapes to drop out 　　　　　D.buy grapes with coins