Economists usually study markets.Now,two Americans have won the Nobel Prize in economics for not studying markets.They will share almost one and a half million dollars for their analysis of economic governance(治理).The winners are Elinor Ostrom of Indiana University in Bloomington and Oliver Williamson of the University of California,Berkeley.The prize in economic sciences has gone to 63 men since it was first awarded 40 years ago.Elinor Ostrom is the first woman.And,like other winners over the years,her training is not limited to economics.She is a professor of political science and of public and environmental affairs.

    Today,economic theory suggests that good resource management requires ownership,either private or public.If not,the thinking goes,then self-interest will lead to overuse and destruction of shared resources.Ecologist Garrett Hardin described this idea in 1968 as“the tragedy of the commons.”

    Elinor Ostrom showed how local decision making can lessen the tragedy.Her research has deepened understanding of how people balance their needs with those of others who depend on the same resources.    

    She studied communities like farmers in Southern  California who depended on a common water supply. She documented how people who use resources often develop ways to share them.One example is forest management.She says,“One of the absolutely key,most important variables(变量)as to

whether or not a forest survives and continues is whether local people monitor each other and its use.Not officials,locals.”

    Oliver Williamson has studied big companies and found that they often are better than markets at doing complex jobs.Under his theory,businesses act as structures for conflict resolution.

    For example,companies that own their suppliers can avoid long-term contracts and disputes over prices.This can make production more efficient and make better use of limited resources.But businesses can also abuse their power.Professor Williamson says the best way to deal with this is not by limiting the size of companies,but through industry regulation.

  The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said economists need to do more than study markets and prices.The Nobel judges urged more research like the kind they recognized with this year’s award.

60.According to Elinor Ostrom,                 .

      A.the tragedy of the commons is caused by local decision

      B.private ownership can cause the tragedy of the commons

      C.overuse of shared resources can cause the tragedy of the commons

      D.it is not the officials but the local people who can do something to avoid the tragedy

61.This year’s Nobel Prize for economics is shared by         .

    A.Elinor Ostrom and Oliver Williamson   B.Elinor Ostrom and Garrett Hardin

    C.Oliver Williamson and Garrett Hardin   D.63 economic scientists

62.Professor Williamson proved that long-term contracts and disputes over prices can be

      avoided by big companies by                   .

      A.1imiting the size of other companies

      B.providing sufficient production

      C.sharing resources with their own suppliers

      D.setting up their own industry regulation

63.Which of the following can serve as the best title for the passage?

      A.Two American Economists Won the Nobel Prize for Studying Markets.

      B.Researchers of Economic Governance Won the Nobel Prize for Economics.

      C.First Woman to Win the Nobel Prize for Economic Strategies.

      D.The Tragedy of the Commons and the Big Businesses.

Tess still stood hesitating like a swimmer about to make his dive, hardly knowing whether to return or move forward, when a figure came out from the dark door of the tent. It was a tall young man, smoking.

    He had an almost black face, though red and smooth. His moustache was black with curled points, though he could not be more than twenty-three or-four. There was all unusual force in his face, and in his daring rolling eyes.

    “Well, my beauty, what can I do for you?” said he, coming forward. And seeing that she was quite at a loss: “Never mind me, I am Mr. d’Urbervilles. Have you come to see me or my mother”

    This differed greatly from what Tess had expected. She had dreamed of an aged and dignified face. She tried to keep calm and answered-“I came to see your mother, sir.”

    “I am afraid you cannot see her-she is ill in bed,” replied the representative of the house; for this was Mr. Alec, the only son of the noble family. “What is the business you wish to see her about?”

    “It isn’t business-it is-I can hardly say what.”

    “Pleasure”

    “Oh no. Why, sir, if I tell you, it will seem…”

    Tess’s sense of a certain ridicule was now so strong that despite her general discomfort at being here, her rosy lips curved(弯曲)towards a smile, much to the attraction of the young man.

    “It is so foolish,” she stammered(结结巴巴地说); “I fear I can’t tell you”

    “Never mind; I like foolish things. Try again, my dear,” said he kindly.

    “Mother asked me to come,” Tess continued, “and, indeed, I was in the mind to do so myself.  But I did not think it would be like this. I came, sir, to tell you that we are of the same family as you.”

    “Ho! Poor relations!”

    “Yes.”

    “Stokes”

    “No; d’Urbervilles.”

    “Ay, ay; I mean d’Urbervilles.”

    “Our names are worn away to Durbeyfield; but we have several proofs that we are d’Urbervilles. The local scholars hold the view that we are, …and…and we have an old seal(印章)and a silver spoon marked with the same castle as yours. So mother said we ought to make ourselves known to you, as we’ve lost our horse by a bad accident; we can hardly make a living.”

    “Very kind of your mother, I’m sure.” Alec looked at Tess as he spoke, in a way that made her uneasy. ”And so, my pretty girl, you’ve come on a friendly visit to us, as relations.”

    “I suppose I have,” looking less confident and uncomfortable again.

    “Well—there’s no harm in it. Where do you live? What are you?”

                                       —Tess of the d’Urbervilles By Thomas Hardy

67. How does Tess feel in the whole course of the meeting with Alec?

      A. Excited and hopeful                                  B. Nervous and uncomfortable

      C. Surprised but comfortable                        D. Pleased but embarrassed

68. In the eyes of Tess, Alec is ________.

      A. forceful and daring                                   B. unfriendly and talkative

     C. a gentle and reliable man                        D. older than she had expected

69. Why does Tess pay the visit to the d’Urbervilles?

      A. To see Alec himself.    

B. To see Alec’s mother.

      C. To confirm that they are of the same family.

      D. To make known their relationship and seek help.

70. Alec appears quite friendly to Tess mainly because ________.

      A. Tess is his distant relation                       B. Tess looks polite to him

     C. Tess is a pretty girl                      D. Tess looks ridiculous

三. 阅读 (共两节,满分40分)

第一节 阅读理解 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并填写在答题卡上。

When people are asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves,many put friends ahead of homes,jobs,clothes and cars.

A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected.It is a treasure we should protect.Unfortunately,the better friends you are,the more probably you’ll have disagreements.And the result can be what you don’t want-an end to the relationship.

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended.First don’t let your pride get in your way.Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open.

Second, apologize when you’re wrong-even if you’ve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best person makes mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person  takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view. And finally , accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyles change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion; Consider friendship an honor and a gift , and worth the efforts to treasure and nurture (培养).

46.According to the text friendship can last long only if           .

       A.we have much in common             B.we know our friends’ mistakes

       C.we treat our disagreements wisely   D.we have known one another for long

47.The underlined words “wronged person ” in the last paragraph refers to a person       .

       A.who has been mistaken for another        B.who has been mistaken unfairly

       C.who has treated friends badly                D.who has admitted his mistakes

48.What should we do if we follow the author’s second suggestion?

       A.Stick to our own points of view            B.Avoid making mistakes

       C.Make an apology first                          D.Change our lifestyles.

49.The writer believes       .

       A.there are surely disagreements between friends

       B.there are no mistakes made by true friends

       C.once your friend mistakes you, your friendship will certainly come to an end

       D.only by making mistakes , can your friendship become stronger

50.What would be the best title for the text?

       A.Easy Ways to Make Friends

       B.Ups and Downs in Friendship

       C.How to Mend a Troubled Friendship

       D.How to Take the Lead in Making Friends

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