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英语报刊阅读练习题（一）I.Translate the following words into Chinese. 1. Los Angeles Times Times 2. 2. Time 3. Sun Sun 4. 4. New Statesman and Society 5. UPI UPI 6. 6. Secretary of Homeland Security 7. Department of the Interior 8. State Legislature 9. Lieutenant-Governor 10. Lord President of the Council 11. Minister of State 12. Borough Council 13. Deputy Leader 14. Silicon V alley 15. parliamentary 15. parliamentary democracy democracy 16. AIDS 17. NSA 18. AL/Arab League 19. ICJ 20. SC (UN) II.Translate the following two short paragraphs. 1.We also recognize the challenges that America now faces. We are winning the war against enemies of freedom, yet more work remains. We will prevail in this noble mission. Liberty has the power to turn hatred into hope. 2.以和平方式实现祖国统一，最符合台湾海峡两岸同胞的根本利益。

国家以最大的诚意，尽最大的努力，实现和平统一。

III.Rewrite the following headlines if necessary. 1.Italian Ex-Mayor Murdered 2.Rail Chaos Getting Worse 3.How America Sees the World 4.Woman Kills Husband, Self 5.Chinese Cooks: Masters at Turning a Turnip into a Flower IV .Read the following news and then choose the right answer to each question. News Item 1 At least 29 people are reported dead and even more are missing after severe storms in the State of Florida. Many of the fatalities occurred in the central part of the state where powerful Many of the fatalities occurred in the central part of the state where powerful tornadoes damaged hundreds of buildings. tornadoes damaged hundreds of buildings. Widespread power outages delayed the efforts of Widespread power outages delayed the efforts of rescue crews. Florida has been hit by hail, heavy rains, and wind gusts as high as 20 kilometers per hour since Sunday afternoon. Many areas remain under a tornado watch. 1.What is the condition in the state of Florida? A.It has been attacked by severe drought. B.It has been hit by powerful tornadoes. C.It has been damaged by wind only. D.It has been struck by heavy rain only. 2.When did such weather begin? - 1 -A.Saturday morning. B.Since Saturday afternoon. C.Since Sunday morning. D.Since Sunday afternoon. News Item 2 Authorities in the Philippines are searching for a missing passenger jet. The civil Pacific Air DC9 failed to land on schedule Monday on a flight form Manila to Cagayan de Oro in the southern island of Mindanao. Flight 387 is believed to be carrying 99 passengers and a crew of five. Weather conditions are reported to have been good and the pilot did not report any trouble before contact with him was lost. 3.When is the Air DC9 scheduled to land? A.Monday B.Tuesday C.Wednesday D.Thursday 4.How many people are there in Flight 387? A.99 B.104 C.103 D.105 News Item 3 In central Asia, forestry officials in China say they've put out a fire which spread into Chinese territory from Mongolia. The official news agency said that in nine days the fire had spread across 300,000 hectares in the Chinese province of Inner Mongolia. The thousands of people fighting the In Mongolia fire were hampered by a lack of transport and by strong winds fanning the flames.itself, officials said fires were continuing to blaze across the country. They said 16 people have now died. Several countries and international aid agencies have promised funding to help fight the fire and to house people made homeless by it. 5.What happened in the province of Inner Mongolia? A.A fire was attacking it caused by an explosion. B.16 people died because of the fire. C.A fire lasted for a week. D.A fire was spreading into it from Mongolia. 6.What prevented the fight with the fire? A.A lack of water. B.A lack of transport. C.Strong winds. D.Both B and C. News Item 4 The United States has confirmed that it plans to sell anti-aircraft weapons worth 84 million dollars to Taiwan. The package will include nearly 500 stinger anti-aircraft missiles as well as launching systems and training missiles. The US Defense Department has sent details of the arms to Congress which had to approve the sale. Initial agreement for the deal was reached in March shortly before a Presidential election in Taiwan, and while China was conducting maneuvers in the Taiwan Strait. China said the exercises were a warning against moves by Taiwan to seek independence. 7.How much are the weapons worth? A.80 million. B.84 million. C.18 million. D.50 million. 8.When was the initial agreement first made? A.May B.April C.March D.Not mentioned. News Item 5 With a national strike by shopkeepers and businessmen in Zimbabwe going into its second day, further serious disruption is expected across the country. The government has said it intends to punish all those who have supported the illegal action against tax increases as the closures have denied employees the right to work. It said action would also be taken against civil servants and head teachers who closed their schools. Zimbabwean business leaders have called the statement threatening and without a legal basis. 9.What has caused the national strike in Zimbabwe? A.Employees demanding higher pay. B.Tax increases by the government. C.Head teachers closing their schools. D.Employees being denied the right to work. 10.The government has said it intends to punish _____. A.those who supported the illegal tax increases B.shopkeepers and businessmen C.whoever has supported the strike D.Zimbabwean business leaders V.Read the following article and then answer the questions below. Breaking Up is Hard to Do When Texans Russell Smith and John Anthony traveled to Vermont to join in a civil union in February 2002, they had all the romantic intentions of any couple exchanging “I do’s.” But like the 50 percent of Americans whose marriages end in divorce, Smith and Anthony later decided to call it quits. Because the two had shared business deals. Smith worried he might one day face financial obligations from his ex. So he filed fro divorce in a Texas court. Though a district judge initially agreed to grant one, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott intervened. He feared granting a divorce would signal that the state recognized the union in the first place — a step Texas and other states aren’t yet willing to take. “A court cannot grant a divorce where no marriage existed,” Abbott argued. The judge reversed the divorce and the couple was forced to hash things our on their own. “They were just wanting to legally terminate this relationship,” says Anthony’s lawyer, Tommy Gunn. “Obviously the divorce route did not work.” If gay couples think it’s tough to get married, they may find it’s ever harder to spite up. Few want to think about it on the way to the altar, but “we’re not immune to relationship problems,” says David Buckel, an attorney who directs the marriage project at Lambda legal. Though all it takes is a romantic weekend to tie the knot under Canada’s just-passed same-sex marriage law or get linked by civil union in Vermont, both places requires at least one member of the couple to establish residency for a year before granting a divorce or official dissolution. Of the roughly 5,000 civil unions performed so far in Vermont, the only state that legally recognizes the same-sex commitments, 85 percent went to out-of-staters. That has left other states grappling with what to do when civil unions sour — and whether standard divorce laws can apply. A West Virginia family-court judge agreed to use divorce laws to dissolve a civil union there last year. But Connecticut courts dismissed the divorce case filed by Glen Rosengarten, who decided to end his 15-year relationship shortly after he and his partner got a civil union in Vermont. Dying of AIDS, Rosengarten wanted to preserve his estate for children from an earlier marriage, says his lawyer Gary I. Cohen. “He had incredible anxiety about it — he really wanted closure in his life,” Cohen says. Rosengarten appealed to the state Supreme Court, but died before the case was heard. Medical bills ate up his estate, so inheritance became a moot point, too. Without access to divorce, all the benefits gay couples get with a civil union — shared property, adoption rights, insurance — must be undone one by one. If they can’t dissolve the union, they may not be free to enter into a new union or marriage, either. “It shoves gay people into a no man’s land where they have to fight it out for themselves,” says Evan Wolfson, director of Freedom to Marry. “Because it’s not marriage, people don’t have one of the automatic protections that comes with marriage,” Gay couples can’t hope to erase the pain that comes with parting. But after last week, there’s at least a chance they may one day get a little more help when things fall apart. Comprehension 1.According to Para. 2, _____. A.both Canada and Vermont have passed same-sex marriage law B.both Canada and Vermont will not grant a divorce until the couple resides for one year C.there are About 5,000 same-sex civil unions in Vermont D.attorneys at Lambda Legal never handled any marriage problems 2.Which of the following statement is NOT true? A.Smith and Anthony established a civil union in February 2002. B.Texas would acknowledge civil union. C.One out of two Americans divorces. D.Vermont is the only state that admits same-sex marriage. 3.Which of the following statement is NOT true about Rosengarten? A.He entered a civil union Vermont. B.He was once married and had children. C.He filed for divorce and the case was dismissed by both the Connecticut court and the Supreme Court. D.His children cannot inherit his legacy because AIDS consumed his estate completely. 4.When civil unions failed, _____. A.a gay couple can not enter into a new union or marriage without being granted a divorce. B.standard divorce laws are invalid C.standard divorced laws can be used to solve the problem D.couples in Vermont can be granted divorces 5.According to the passage, which of the following benefits can gay couples get with a civil union? A.victim’s compensations rights B.worker’s compensation benefits C.family leave benefits D.adoption rights Word Study Complete each sentence with a word or phrase given below (in its appropriate form if necessary). erase fall apart legal agree tough incredible initially access financial appeal to 1.Tokyo and New York are major _____ centers. 2.She came _____ to spend a few days, but in the end she stayed for a whole month. 3.It’s _____ finding a job these days. 4.Should euthanasia be made _____? 5.He _____ to let me go home early. 6.He gave an _____ explanation of the cause of the accident. 7.She _____ the high court against her sentence. 8.Nowadays students in rural areas have _____ to the Internet. 9.She couldn’t _____ the accident from her memory. 10.Their marriage finally _____. VI.The following questions are connected to your reading course studies. Write down in English your own opinions, using 100-120 words each. Question: Write down what you think of both the problems and the benefits that can be brought to the native community, by the immigration of people of alien race, colour and religion. 英语报刊阅读练习题（一）答案I.Translate the following words into Chinese. 1. 《洛衫矶时报》《时代》《洛衫矶时报》 2. 《时代》3. 《太阳报》《太阳报》4. 《新政治家和社会》《新政治家和社会》5. （美）合众国际社（美）合众国际社6. 国土安全部长国土安全部长7. 内政部内政部8. 州议会州议会 9. 副州长副州长10. 枢密院长枢密院长 11. 国务大臣国务大臣12. 市政会市政会 13. 副领袖副领袖14. 硅谷硅谷 15. 议会民主制议会民主制16. 艾滋病艾滋病 17. （美）国家安全局（美）国家安全局 18. 阿拉伯国家联盟阿拉伯国家联盟19. （联合国）国际法院（联合国）国际法院 20. （联合国）安全理事会（联合国）安全理事会 II. Translate the following two short paragraphs. 参考译文：1. 我们也认识到美国所面临的挑战。

《英语报刊阅读》作业练习1Assignment 1Read the following passage and answer the questions：Tuition Reform for Higher EducationChinese institutions of higher learning have quickened their pace of reform in recent years. Changing enrollment practices and higher tuition fees constitute and important part of the reform. Schools which once admitted students almost exclusively according to state plans are becoming more accepting of students sent by work groups for further training and those who pay their own fees.Regular universities and colleges plan to enroll about 786 200 students this year, up 158 200 or 25 percent over last year‟s figure. Of these, 216 000, or 27.4 percent, will be sent by their work groups or will pay their own way.In the past, the state paid all tuition and school fees for university students, a matter of policy since New China was established in 1949. Although this practice guaranteed the supply of qualified personnel, it brought a heavy burden to the sate, hindering further development of higher education. Since higher education is non—compulsory education in China, to charge appropriate fees will help improve school facilities and expedite the development of education in this stage. As an added benefit, paying their own way will encourage students to study harder.The reform will take effect in two directions. State—financed students will begin paying part of the costs of their education, and more self—paying students will be accepted.In August 1989, under the direction of the State council, the State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the Sate Price Bureau drew up stipulations concerning the amount of charges on tuition, accommodation and other expenses for students of institutions of higher learning. Beginning from that year, freshmen at regular universities and colleges and professional schools (including cadres taking special training courses and students working on a second degree) were charged 100 yuan (about us $17) each for their tuition fee, and this low charge is expected to be raised gradually. The figure was higher in special economic zones and economically developed regions such as Guangdong Province and Shanghai, but was capped at 300 yuan. Students living on campus paid about 20 yuan per year for accommodation and the charge was slightly higher for better furnishing. Normal school students and those admitted on scholarships need only pay for accommodation. Reduced tuitions and fees are available to students in need of financial assistance, but accommodation expenses will remain the same.In June 1992, the State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau decided to allow regular institutions of higher education to set their own tuition rates and charges for accommodation, short—term training programs, correspondence courses and night school. These should be determined according to the needs of each school, the abilities of students to pay and general conditions in each area. The tuition for students in the sciences and engineering can range from 300 to 500 yuan per academic year. Liberal arts, history and economics students of the fine arts pay 400 to 600 yuan per year, and students of the fine arts 400 to 750 yuan. Statistics for 1992 show students paid an average of 340 yuan in tuition that year,only 5 percent of the real cost.Measures have been taken to limit the possible detrimental affects of rising tuition. Shanghai, for instance, exempts the children of revolutionary martyrs from paying tuition. And these costs may be reduced or waived for students with limited family financial support as their parents are either both dead or are receiving subsidies from their work units. Some colleges have also set up work—study programs to benefit students with financial difficultiesGuidelines concerning self—paying students were first set out in 1989. The State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau stipulated that these students should pay 80 percent of the cost of their education. Such students who live on campus pay the standard rate for accommodation and must cover their own medical expenses. The charge for each self—paying student averaged 2 000 yuan of the cost in 1992, or 30 percent of the cost. Charges for undergraduates and students of special colleges whose education is sponsored by work units, with payment coming either in part or in full from their units, are somewhat higher. Self—paying students are not assigned jobs by the state after graduation, whereas students sent by their units will return to them after graduating.Charges for correspondence courses and night school are equal to or slightly higher than those for full-time students enrolled according to the state plan.With their improvement of their living standards and the deepening of reform, people in general accept the changes in the tuition system. To facilitate the development of higher education, the increases in tuition rates will be more flexible and diversified. Student payments will be augmented by finding from the state, enterprises and funds raised from the public. Laws and regulations will by enacted to ensure steady progress, and overseas organizations and individuals are encouraged to set up and operate schools in China.--21st Century, Apr.20, 1992Reading ComprehensionAnalyze the ideas and relationships. Circle the letter that best suits the answer or completes the statement.1.Changing enrollment practices and higher tuition fees ____.A.pay an important part in the reformB.make up an important part of the reformC.include an important part of the reformD.hold an important part of the reform2.Regular universities and colleges plan to enroll about 786 200 students this year ____.A.which is the same as last years figureB.which is more than last year‟s figure by 158 200C.which is 25 per cent over last year‟s figureD.both B and C3.Among 786 200 students ____ will be sent by their work groups or will pay their own way.A. 158 200B. 21 600C. 27.4 per centD. 25 per cent4.Since New China was established, all tuition and school fees for university students ____A.Were paid by their work groupsB.Were paid by the students themselvesC.Were paid by the stateD.Were paid by the local government5.The policy which the state paid all tuition and school fees for university students ____.A.Brought lots of profits to the stateB.Was helpful to further development of higher educationC.Brought many advantages to the stateD.Brought expense and trouble to the state6.Which statement is not true?A.To charge appropriate fees will help improve school facilities.B.As an added benefit, paying their own way will encourage students to study harder.C.Higher education is compulsory education in China.D.Tuition reform for higher education will take effect in two directions.7.Stipulations concerning the amount of charges on tuition, accommodation and otherexpenses for students of institutions of higher learning was drafted by ____.A.the State Education CommissionB.the State CouncilC.the universities and collegesD.the State Education Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau8.The figure on tuition fee was higher in special economic zones and economically developedregions, but was ____.A. fixed at 300 yuanB. limited in 300 yuanC. over 300 yuanD. much more than 300 yuan9.Students in need of financial assistance ____.A.can get a grantB.need only pay for accommodationC.can get support from the local governmentD. can enjoy reduced tuitions and fees10.According to the stipulations made by the State Education Commission, the Ministry ofFinance and the State Price Bureau, the tuition for students in the sciences and engineering can ____.A.be changed between 300 and 500 yuan per academic yearB.be fixed at 300 or 500 yuan per yearC.be set at 400 or 600 yuan per yearD.be extended from 400 to 750 yuan per year11.The children of revolutionary martyrs in Shanghai ___.A.enjoy reduced tuitionB.enjoy free charge tuitionC.gain allowance from governmentD.receive subsidies from their parents‟ work units12.Stipulations concerning self—paying students took effect in ____.A. 1989B. 1992C. 1990D. 199113.Charges for undergraduates and students of special colleges whose education is sponsoredby work units _____.A.are set at 2 000 yuan per yearB.are exempted 50 per cent from the whole cost of their educationC.are rather higherD.are exempted 30 percent14.Self—paying students, after their graduation, ____.A.will return to their unitsB.will be appointed to do some work by the stateC.are provided employments by the statD.are not assigned jobs by the state15.Which statement is true?A.The increases in tuition rates can not be changed easily.B.Students payment will be decreased by funding from the state and enterprises.ws and regulations will be made to ensure steady progress.D.People in general can‟t accept the change in the tuition reform.VocabularyChoose the best answer to explain the meaning of the underlined word or phrase.16.Chinese institutions of higher learning have quickened their pace of reform in recent yearA. walkingB. stepC. footD. speed17.Changing enrollment practices and higher tuition fees constitute an important part of thereform.i.Make up B. establish C. hold D. complete18. Although this practice guaranteed the supply of qualified personnel, it brought a heavy burden to the state.A.it brought the state expense and troubleB.it brought the state sufferingC.it made the state involve in difficultiesD.it caused the state involved in troubles19. The reform will take effect in two directions.A. will take placeB. will come into forceC. will affectD. will have an influence20. The figure was higher in special economic zones and economically developed regionssuch as Guangdong, province and Shanghai, but was capped at 300 yuan.A.coveredB. aboutC. overD. much more than21. This Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau decided to allow regular institutions of higher education to set their own tuition rates and charges for accommodation.A. decideB. fixC. put forwardD. Both A and B22. The tuition for students in the sciences and engineering can range from 300 to 500 yuan peracademic year.A.be charged between 300 and 500B.set at 300 or 500C.be decided at 300 or 500D.extend from 300 to 50023. Measures have been taken to limit the possible detrimental affects of rising tuition.A.determinedB. damageC. harmfulD. influential24. Shanghai, for instance, exempts the children of revolutionary martyrs from paying tuition.A.charges a little forB. makes free charge forC. reduces the charge forD. Both A and B25. And these costs may be reduced or waived for students with limited family financialsupport as their parents are either both dead or are receiving subsidies from their work units.A.insisted onB. not enforcedC. chargedD. exempted26. Some colleges have also set up work—study programs to benefit students with financialdifficulties.A. helpB. give money toC. give profits toD. send allowance of money to27. The State Educational Commission, the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau stipulated that these students should pay 80 percent of the cost of their education.A.arrangedB. advocatedC. stated clearlyD. stimulated28. Such students who live on campus pay the standard rate for accommodation and must covertheir own medical expenses.A.includeB. exemptC. changeD. provide money for29. Self—paying students are not assigned jobs by the state after graduation, whereas studentssent by their units will return to them after graduation.A.After graduation the state doesn‟t give employments to the self—paying studentsB..After graduation, the state doesn‟t appoint the self—paying students to do someworkC.After graduation, the self-paying students are not going to apply for jobsD.All are wrong.30. To facilitate the development of higher education, the increases in tuition rates will be moreflexible and diversified.A.will be more easily bent and variousB.will be more limited and variousC.will be easily changed and in variety to adapt to new conditionsD.will be raised more than before《英语报刊阅读》作业练习2Assignment 2Read the following passage and answer the questions：OF HAVES AND HA VE-NOTSMeeting the challenges of the “technology divide”The world used to be simpler. It was divided into the “have” nations, and the many more “have-not” nations. Put another way, there was the “First World” and the “Third World”. Everyone knew which countries fit into the former category. They were the wealthy powers, which had big steel plants, shipyards and lots of automobiles. When Mao Zedong tried to propel China into the front ranks in the late 1950s, he naturally stressed steel plants, even backyard ones.In recent decades, many Asian countries have joined the “haves”. Certainly, by most standards, places like Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore are rich. But just as it seems that they might relax and say they have it made, they are suddenly faced with a new challenge: the economic rules have changed. The emerging divide is no longer between the traditional haves and have-nots, but between those nations that are wired and those that are not. Of course, the developed countries already have the edge: Singapore, with a population of 4 million, has more than 500,000 computers, while Vietnam with 80 million people, possesses only 6,000 machines.As the competition intensifies to excel in information technology, the division will likely widen. And as more individual Asians catch up with, or even surpass, Western counterparts in terms of IT skills---such as e-commerce, computer development and Internet use, many more will be left behind. This is the test that the region‟s governments, think-tanks and private businesses must grapple with. Microsoft mogul Bill Gates may dream of everyone being able to log onto the Internet (using his software), but for most Asians, that aspiration will remain a reverie for a long time.“The pursuit of wealth is now largely the pursuit of information and its application to production,” former Citibank chairman Walter Wriston once observed. “The rules, customs, skills and talents necessary to uncover, capture, produce, preserve and exploit information are now humankind‟s most important assets.”That neatly encapsulates the world‟s new divide: between those who make, or at least can make use of, technology and information, and those without such capabilities. It is another way of saying that to become a player in the global economy, participation in IT is essential.The new divide is not just between nations, but also among regions within countries. In Thailand, bright children in Bangkok private schools are moving beyond word-processing and sending e-mail. But upcountry, it can be a struggle just getting a computer into a classroom and then it is shared by many pupils. Often, the teachers are as ignorant of new IT developments as their charges. Some parts of India are hotbeds of software development and application, yet huge swathes of the country together with Pakistan, Bangladesh and many other areas of Asia are electronic deserts.In important ways, corporations are already being measured according to whether they are connected or not. Witness the dizzying stock valuations of the former type, while even blue chipsamong the latter lag notably behind. Indeed, in Asia as elsewhere, zooming “dot-com” shares have been sucking up valuable capital resources, just as rich countries were traditionally accused of draining the same from poorer ones. Yet many mainline companies-manufacturers, retailers and property developers are becoming part of the wired world. The key is learning how to use technology profitably, and not necessarily how to produce it.Fortunately, closing the “IT divide” should prove a less formidable task than narrowing the old rich-poor gap. The world, after all, is not dealing in this case with finite resources. A big part of the solution would be simply to get more computers and other IT appliances into the hands of users, and to make them even easier to use. The machines are much less expensive than, say, rockets and tanks, which governments seem fully able to fund. Asia‟s goal, as South Korean President Kim Dae Jung has stated for his country, should be to get a computer and Internet connection into every classroom.But it is not enough just to supply the hardware. More attention must be paid to the education of users, particularly children. Computers literacy may be a given in the most advanced parts of Asia, but in Kathmandu, for example, government-run schools have to make do with a mere 100 machines among them. And it Nepal, as in some other Asian nations, more than half of the children never even get to see the inside of a classroom, let alone log on.Nor can the more wired communities become complacent. Most Singapore and Hong Kong schoolchildren may know how to browse the Web and use a word-processor. But as the technology revolution accelerates, even the advanced countries need to upgrade their IT skills continually. Hong Kong, among others, is attempting to transform itself into a center of high technology, in the process broadening its economic base beyond traditional businesses. Yet even with the return of prosperity, say local authorities, unemployment will stay significantly above 1990s levels simply because not enough people have the technology-related skills demanded by the newly created jobs. That is a revealing measure of the challenge Asia faces.1.In the news story, “haves” refer to _______________ nations, and “have-nots” refer to____________ nations.2.The traditional “have” nations were those that had _____________ , _________________and__________________.3.The new challenge facing Asia‟s “have” nations is__________________________________.4.The emerging divide is between those nations that are wired and those that are not. In thesentence, “be wired” means ______________________________________.5.The intensified competition in __________________ will probably widen the division.6.To become a player in the world economy, participation in __________ is_______________.7.What is the new divide between nations and among regions within countries?8. What is the most important thing for mainline corporations in the wired world to do?9. What is the solution to the problem of “IT divides”, according to the writer?10.According to the writer, closing the “IT divide” should be ea sier than narrowing the oldrich-poor gap. Why is it so?11.Why unemployment will become a problem in Hong Kong when it is trying to become acenter of high technology?Assignment 3I. Translate the following into Chinese: (20%)WASHINGTON, Sept. 23---The House of Representatives, which prides itself on being “the people‟s house”, has been turning into a rich man‟s club.The representatives newly elected in 1984 were almost four times as wealthy as the first-term lawmakers elected only six years before, according to a new study based on the members‟ financial reports.Behind this remarkable swing, the study says, are two main factors: a court decision that outlawed limits on what candidates could give to their own campaigns, and the enormous growth in the cost of pursuing a seat in Congress. As a result, it is increasingly difficult for candidates of modest means, particularly women, to mount successful challenges to entrenched office holders.One solution, the authors contend, is a system of public financing for campaigns, but Congress seems in no mood to change the political rules any time soon.II. Reconstruct the messages of the following headlines of news stories: Example: Italian Ex-Mayor Murdered---An Italian Ex-Mayor Is Murdered1.Qian to sign test-ban treaty at UN assembly2.More areas open to overseas investors3.Israeli PM on European tour4.Big power project due to launch in Guangxi5. Alaskan Oil for Japan?Assignment 4Endangered Trade(The Asian Wall Street Journal, Mar., 1999)Such is the special relationship between America and its NATO partners that while that alliance cooperates to bomb Serbian forces, the U.S. and the EU are managing a trade war against each other. Fortunately, no lives are at stake in the latter conflict. Yet if it spreads unchecked, the rest of the world is sure to feel the pain of it.It‟s hard to decide whether the U.S. or Europe deserves the most contempt for expanding their trade war. The first fight, over bananas, is essentially a struggle between two fruit distributors with strong political connections. Now Washington and Brussels are escalating their battle over beef, with European farmers stooping to phony science in their claims that hormone-treated American beef is unsafe.In his first term in office, President Bill Clinton teamed up with the Republicans to push major free-trade liberalizations. Now, however, he seems bent on pursuing …level even if playing fields,‟torpedoing the world economy. The latest salvo was fired this week, with the U.S. announcing it has targeted close to $1 billion of European products for 100% tariffs if the European Union doesn‟t drop the hormone nonsense.The move follows an earlier announcement that the U.S. administration will fight Europe‟s banana import regime by hitting a range of European goods with prohibitive tariffs. Add to this, renewed American threats to raise the drawbridge to Russian, Japanese and Brazilian steel, as well as administration support for a congressional vote to ban Concorde flights from Europe in relation for EU threats to refuse landing rights to old-American planes retrofitted with noise reducing technology.Mr. Clinton sounded the protectionist battle cry in his January State of the Union address, where he vowed to fight for …a freer and fairer trading system for 21st century America.‟ In the case of agriculture, when the respective lobbies on both sides of the Atlantic enter the fray, that translates into a sticky situation. On the whole, American farmers are major exporters. And U.S. farmers have a good case on beef hormones. But it is nonetheless dangerous for the U.S. to shut off $1 billion in trade.This is not to excuse the EU. The hormone argument is nonsense. The World Trade Organization has acknowledged as much, ordering the EU to allow imports of American meat by May 13. Brussels has responded by saying that it needs more time because European citizens, who supposedly don‟t like hormones in their food, would rebel against their governments if American meat suddenly appeared on their store shelves.Were it not for the high stakes involved for both producers and consumers, the argument might be amusing. When governments curtail trade the global economy shrinks and for all the jobs …saved‟by protections, there are a lot more lost. The Smoot-Hawley agricultural protections imposed by the U.S. Congress in the late 1920s certainly contributed to the Great Depression. Mr. Clinton may believe he is fighting the good fight. But we‟ve never thought much of the kind of war where you pose even when you win.Judge whether the following statement are True or False:1. ( ) The Trade war between the U.S. and the EU has cost no lives but is equally dangerous.2. ( ) It‟s very easy to decide who is to blame for expanding the trade war.3. ( ) The very beginning of the trade war suggests that it bears political significance.4. ( ) The author agrees that hormone-treated beef is harmful to one‟s health.5. ( ) President Bill Clinton used to be a believer of free trade, but not now.6. ( ) Level playing fields ca do good to the world economy.7. ( ) Besides its trade war with the EU, the U.S. is also in conflict with Japan, Russia andBrazil.8 .( ) The author thinks that in the case of beef, the American farmers are justified.9. ( ) The author thinks that it is a right decision for the U.S. to shut off $1 billion in trade.10. ( ) The two sides have submitted the case of beef to the WTO for settlement.。

初中生英语阅读报纸The pages of our school's English newspaper are a treasure trove of knowledge and fun. Each issue is filled with engaging articles that cater to the diverse interests of middle school students.From the latest in science and technology to the wonders of nature, our newspaper offers a window into the world. We explore the mysteries of the universe, delve into the depths of the oceans, and marvel at the ingenuity of human inventions.The sports section keeps us updated with the latest scores and stories of our favorite athletes. It's not just about the wins and losses, but the spirit of sportsmanship and the dedication of the players.In the culture corner, we celebrate the rich tapestry of our global community. We learn about different customs, languages, and traditions, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for our diverse world.The 'Student Spotlight' is a special section where we feature the achievements and talents of our peers. It's inspiring to read about fellow students who are making a difference in their own unique ways.The 'Advice Column' is a safe space for us to seekguidance on common teenage concerns. It's comforting to know that we're not alone in our struggles and that there are solutions to the challenges we face.Our book and movie reviews provide recommendations for our leisure time. They help us choose the next great read or film that will both entertain and enlighten us.Finally, the 'Letters to the Editor' section is a platform for open dialogue. It's a place where students can voice their opinions, share their thoughts, and engage in constructive debates.The English newspaper is more than just a collection of articles; it's a community where we learn, grow, and connect with each other.。

初三英语报刊阅读训练（一）How to save the sheep肯尼亚少年发明灯光系统驱逐狮子，保护家畜。

RICHARD Turere hates African lions. However, this 14-year-old Kenyan has become an unlikely hero in protecting the king of the jungle.Since the age of 9, Turere was responsible for his family’s liv estock (家畜). But the lions living in the nearby Nairobi National Park often attacked the livestock. “We are enemies,” Turere told the magazine Africa Geographic.People usually kill lions to solve the problem. As a result, the number of lions in Kenya has dropped quickly. It has also harmed the country’s tourism and economy.Turere thought of another way to protect his livestock. He noticed that when he walked around the stockade (栅栏) with a flashlight (手电筒) at night, lions never attacked. Lions are naturally afraid of people and probably connected the flashlight with humans. This observation led to Turere’s invention – Lion Lights. Turere set up a system of flashing (闪烁的) LED bulbs (灯泡) around his family’s stockade. It draws electricity from the solar panel (太阳能板) and batteries that are used to power their TV. At night, the system gives the impression that someone is walking around with a flashlight. Since setting up the system, the lion attacks stopped altogether. What’s more amazing is that Turere never ev en learned electronics at school or through books.The invention got attention from many wildlife protection organizations. WildlifeDirect said the invention is a great success because it is cheap and easy to set up, and it “saves both lions and livestock”. Now Lion Lights are used across Kenya.Turere has been invited to talk about his invention at the famous TED conference on Feb 26 in the US.Choose the best answer:1. Why did Turerer say that he and the lions were enemies?A. Because he wanted to be the king of the jungle.B. Because the lions attacked one of his family members.C. Because the lions often killed the livestock.D. Because the lions often broke into people’s houses.2. How did Turerer solve the problem?A. He used flashing LED bulbs to drive away the lions.B. He killed the lions with electricity.C. He guarded the livestock every night.D. He moved the TV set to the stockade.3. How did Turerer invent Lion Lights?A. By learning electronics at school.B. By collecting ideas from tourists.C. By thinking and observing.D. By asking old people for advice.4. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the article?A. Turerer’s invention is expensive and hard to make.B. Lion Lights won’t be used across Kenya.C. Turere gave a speech about his invention in the UK.D. Wildlife Direct thinks highly of Turere’s invention.Clean your plate拒绝浪费，加入“光盘行动”。

《致用英语（第二版）英语报刊阅读》答案Unit 1Passage I1.1) fixed-asset 固定资产的2) labor-intensive 劳动密集型的3) capital-intensive 资本密集型的4) value-added 增值的2.1) Beat expectations means do better than what is expected.2) Lose stream means to go more and more slowly, or to gradually lose interest.3) Fill in the slack means someone comes to do more work to solve the problem.4) On a good track means it is going in the right direction.3.1) foster; 2) output; 3) gained; 4) rebound4.1) According to Huang Yiping, an economics professor with Peking University, and a member of the Central Bank Advisory Committee, the downward pressure will continue in the rest of this year and the next (because the economy’s traditional growth engines, such as labor-intensive manufacturing and capital-intensive heavy industries are losing stream while new engines, such as high value-added manufacturing and services, are developing but not big enough to fill in the slack).2)According to Tsinghua University’s Center for China in the World Economy, China’s growth in GDP will rebound (increase again after decreasing) to 6.9 percent from 6.8 percent expected this year (backed by a warm-up in property market and the trickle-down effect of previously-approved infrastructure projects.)Passage II1.1) Factor into means to include a particular thing in your calculations or into your considerations.2) Expectations of higher interest rates in the US that have pushed the value of the dollar higher; weaker demand abroad is also playing a role.2.1) increase: surged, raise, swelled, increase, growth, rose; decrease: declined, devalued, fell.2)the largest expansiona strong dollarwell above the average levelsthe world’s second-largestslightly more than halfto their lowest level$500 million lesshave pushed the value of the dollar higherPassage I1.transcript: an official college document that shows a list of a student’s classes and the results they receivedadulthood: the time when you are an adultgauge: to measure or calculate something by using a particular instrument or methodopaque: difficult to understand2.1) proponent; 2) excelled; 3) conceivable; 4) admissions3.1) If something is phased out, people gradually stop using it.2) Showing no difference; in agreement with3) To set a goal that is not easy to achieve4) To get rid of people or things unwanted4.1) Many American schools are phasing out class ranking systems to cut down on the hyper-competition and lessen the stress at such a critical learning point and maturation curve in kids’ lives.2) Some parents are worried that the new policy hurts high-achieving students’ chances of getting over the bar, while forcing colleges and universities to rely on perhaps less reliable or easily gauged measures or on standardized tests like the ACT or SA T.Passage II1.1) On campus, students will be limited in learning. To call the boys scholars instead of students is to promote the highest expectations: the scholars are encouraged to think beyond school, to university.2) Every school run by the city will receive a public report card, with a grade that reflects both academic performance and surveys of students, parents and teachers. Schools that do well will get a boost to their budget; the principal may get a bonus of up to $25,000 on top of a base salary of $115,000-$145,000. Schools graded D or F (about 12% of them this year) will have to submit improvement plans that will be implemented with support from Mr. Klein’s department. Principals whose schools are still faltering after two years will be fired. Schools still failing after four years will be closed.The new mayor promptly moved the schools’ headquarters from its sprawling building in Brooklyn to be next to the heart of his government in City Hall. He hired Mr. Klein, and they set about changing things—at first by taking decision-making away from the patronage-heavy local school boards, and then by decentralising it to accountable principals, and by actively piloting experimental charter schools that could be models for others. A new “leadership academy” was created to train principals. Big schools with poor graduation rates were closed, and replaced with smaller ones, often several sharing the same building once occupied by a single big school.2.Open-minded.Passage I1.1) comply with; 2) in exchange for;3) in favour of; 4) part with2.1) overturned; 2) unconstitutional; 3) proliferate; 4) exception3.1) to worry about something, especially when there is no need.2) If someone in authorities imposes a rule, punishment, tax, etc., they force people to accept it.3) to deliberately use something for the wrong purpose or for your own advantage.4) an incentive is something that encourages you to work harder, start a new activity, etc.4.1) Many inhabitants of São Paulo think their city is prettier as a result. Besides, inspired by the success of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Porto Alegre and even Buenos Aires, capital of Brazil’s neighbour Argentina, are also discussing measures to reduce or ban outdoor ads. São Paulo set a good example to follow!2) Outdoor advertisers pay municipal authorities good money for the use of public space. They sometimes also provide cities with bus shelters, public loos and so forth in exchange for the right to place advertisements on them. This trade gives outdoor advertisers and local authorities a strong incentive to work with one another. And the more legal advertising there is, the more reluctant city governments will be to part with the revenue and services it brings. Therefore, municipal revenue will be the virtual reason for reintroducing outdoor advertising one day.Passage II1.1) Yes. Newspapers are still considered an effective medium to communicate to potential customers. Writing a press release should help in gaining free publicity. In addition, newsletters circulated through newspapers are effectively medium even in today’s world, oriented towards digital media.2) To write content that explains about business in a clear and effective manner; to have command over the language in order to create content that is both informative and catchy.2.1) With the rapid progress of Internet shopping, many business companies have started targeting their potential customers online. As a result, advertising activity is carried out not only offline and online. Online advertising more than doubles the efficiency of traditional offline advertising.2) WeChat, microblog, Twitter, MSN, QQ… (Teacher sums up after students’ discussion)Unit 4Passage I1.1) overcome; 2) exceptionally; 3) walkout; 4) commitment2.1) ostensible; 2) ratify; 3) convene; 4) eliminate31) The labor union dismissed all the protesters.2) The rank and file are the ordinary members of an organization.3) If something such as a business turns around, it becomes successful, after being unsuccessful for a period of time.4) Remove the big difference in a short time.4.1) The ostensible reason for the strike is guarantees of job security.2) UAW and GM agreed to shift GM’s liabilities for retiree health care to a Voluntary Employee Benefit Association.Passage II1.转行可从不是件易事。

《英语报刊阅读1》一、Write out the euphemistic expressions of the following words：（本大题共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）1. Strike2. economic crisis3. Prostitute4. Prison5. the poor二、Translate the following words into Chinese：（本大题共10小题，每小题2分，共20分）1. pop album2. terrorist attacks3. the ranking4. refund5. metropolis6. private and public school7. Yale8. lose one’s mind9. Thanksgiving10.a thrift -store三、Translate the following sentences or paragraphs into Chinese：（本大题共10小题，每小题3分，共30分）1. As competition gets fiercer and pressure more intense, many schools are phasing out class ranking systems, but not everyone thinks that’s a good idea.2. City governments, after all, are almost always short of cash---and Sao Paulo is no exception.3. Tortured by the huge cost, inefficiency and fraud-ridden operations of the NITEL, the wide and warm embrace Nigerians gave the GSM services was understandable.4. Outdoor advertisers sometimes also provide cities with bus shelters, public loos and so forth in exchange for the right to place advertisements on them.5. The more legal advertising there is, the more reluctant city governments will be to part with the revenue and services it brings.6. The rankings will be phased out over the next year, with 2007’s upperc lassmen deciding whether to include such a rank in their official transcripts.7. Yale University continues its efforts to facilitate China’s and its own development through joint academic, business, and research collaborations.8. Don’t let money be the d eciding factor.9. It doesn’t mean that I’m mean.10. Other important growth targets included employment,household income,energy intensity, all of which are on a good track.四、Read the following article and then choose the right answer to each question：（本大题共20题，每小题1.5分，共30分）Australia TodayA little over two centuries ago this was virgin（未开发的）territory---a vast virtually unknown continent. It is a land of amazing scenery and of astonishing beauty, above and below the waves. It is , of course, Australia.The first settlement here was named after Lord Sidney, the British home secretaryat the time. Today Sidney is the largest city in a powerful and prosperous nation. It is home to more than three and a half million people in a land with a population of merely 18million. Though Britain and Australia are oceans apart physically, their relationship remains strong. Both are members of the Commonwealth（英联邦）and their people share a common head of state, a language, a political system and a whole cultural heritage（遗产）.For centuries, Europeans have suspected there was a great southern continent, and adventurers long sought it. But history credits the English seaman captain James Cook with the voyage of “Discovery” that finally put Austra lia on the map. More than two centuries ago his ship “The Endeavor”, first approaching the land claimed this continent for Britain. The voyage was recently recreated.Rockhampton was uninhabited. Today there are more than a million and a half of its aboriginal（土著的，土人）population ; a Paleolithic（旧石器时代的）culture who settled here 12 thousand years ago. Britain and Australia retain strong connections as business partners and through the many cultural and family connections. Young Australians fought and died along-side the British and the other allies（盟邦）o world Wars. Today, young Aussies（澳洲人（俚语））regularly head for Europe and especially the UK.Not much seems to happen in Australia’s outback（偏僻而人口稀少的地区）. There’s just miles and miles of almost empty land. There’s the bird life course and you won’t get very far without seeing kangaroos （袋鼠）or if you are lucky, koala bears（考拉熊）. Apart from that and farming there doesn’t seem to be much else. But there is money being made in this uncultivated land.An old ent erprise has recently become one of Australia’s fastest growing industries. Wine exports have boomed beyond anyone in Australia’s wildest dreams. They’ve grown from less than 8 million liters to some 130 million, in only ten years.So there is rather more to the outback than wildlife and dusty routes（所以澳大利亚的内陆不仅仅是野生动物和尘土飞扬的道路那么简单）. The Australian wine industry began at Sydney Cove（小海湾）in 1788 and the settlers from Britain had high hopes for their vines（葡萄藤）. The then governor wrote, “In a climate so favorable the wines may become an indispensible part of the luxury of European tables.” His foresight was quite extraordinary since the wines from these vineyards （葡萄园）now grace the tables not only of Europe but of almost the whole world.A Reading ComprehensionChoose the best answer according to the passage you have read.1. Australia was still a vast virtually unknown continent ____.A. less than 200 years agoB. more than200 years agoC. exactly 200 years agoD. in 17882. The first settlement in Australia was named after _____.A. Lord SidneyB. James CookC. British QueenD. Rockhampton3. The population of Sidney is ______.A. 18 millionB. over 3.5 millionC. more than 1 millionD. 8 million4. According to the passage, who first put Australia on the map?A. Lord SidneyB. AussiesC. James CookD. The aboriginal5. For which country was this virgin territory claimed when it was first found?A. AmericaB. AustraliaC. FranceD. Britain6. There was aboriginal culture in Rockhampton ______A. 20 thousand years agoB. 30 thousand years agoC. 40 thousand years agoD. 12 thousand years ago7. The sentence “you won’t get very far without seeing kangaroos, or if you are lucky, koala bears.” In Paragraph 5 means that ____.A. you will hardly see kangaroos and koala bears in AustraliaB. you will meet kangaroos and koala bears easily in Australia’s outbackC. you will take a long way to find kangaroos and koala bears in AustraliaD. you won’t see kangaroos and koala bears unless you search Australia’s outback carefully8. According to the passage, what has recently become one of Australia’s fastest growing industries?A. the wine industryB. the farming industryC. the cotton and woolen industryD. the tourist industry9. Where did the Australian wine industry begin in 1788?A. in RockhamptonB. on the western seaboardC. at Sydney CoveD. in central Australia10. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Australia is a beautiful country.B. both Australia and Britain are members of the CommonwealthC. Australia exports wines to many countries in the worldD. Australians have not taken part in the World WarB V ocabularyInterpretation of words and phrases underlined: choose the best answer.1. A little over two centuries ago this was virgin territory---a vast virtually unknown continent.A. particularlyB. reallyC. similarlyD. rarely2. But history credits the English seaman captain James Cook with the voyage of “Discovery”.A. gives glory toB. adds to accountC. acceptsD. declares3. Rockhampton was uninhabited.A. untouchedB. uncoveredC. unoccupiedD. unknown4. Britain and Australia retain strong connections as business partners and through the many cultural and family connections.A. employB. establishC. setD. keep5. Today, young Aussies regularly head for Europe and especially the UK.A. go toB. go in forC. send forD. care for6. There’s just miles and miles of almost empty land.A. unused landB. meaningless landC. undeveloped landD. poor land7. Apart from that and farming there doesn’t seem to be much else. But there is money being made in this uncultivated land.A. in addition toB. far fromC. away fromD. distant from8. Wine exports have boomed beyond anyone in Australia’s wildest dreams.A. developedB. become prosperousC. grownD. become famous9. In a climate so favorable the wines may become an indispensible part of the luxury of European tables.A. independentB. absolutely indifferentC. influentialD. absolutely essential10. His foresight was quite extraordinary since the wines from these vineyards now grace the tables not only of Europe but of almost the whole world.A. decorateB. dotC. lightD. conquer五、Answer the following questions：（本大题共2小题，每小题5分，共10分）1、List at least 5 newspapers or magazines in the USA and Britain.2、According to the different contents, list at least 5 types of news.。

经贸专业英语报刊阅读教程第一课Goodpolicy,andbadGood policy, and badSome mitigation policies are effective,some are efficient, and some are neitherDec 3rd 2009 | from the print edition GREENHOUSE-GAS emissions targets can be implemented through three sorts ofpolicy instruments—regulation, carbon-pricing and subsidies. Governmentsgenerally like regulation (because it appears to be cost-free), economists likecarbon prices (because they are efficient) and businesses like subsidies (becausethey get the handouts).Regulation can be useful where the market is not working well. Buildings are rarelydesigned to save energy, because those who put them up do not usually pay thebills and those who occupy them choose them for their views or their looks, not theirenergy-efficiency. The same goes for appliances, most of which do not use enoughenergy to affect consumers' choices. Small regulatory changes (see box, next page)can cut energy consumption without distorting the market much. According toMcKinsey, around one-third of the required greenhouse-gas reductions will actuallysave money.In this special reportGetting warmerIs it worth it?The green slumpGood policy, and badVampires on a dietCap and tiradeWho cares?A long gameClosing the gapsWhat needs to changeUnpacking the problemSources & acknowledgementsReprintsRelated topics ChinaSolar energyEuropean UnionAlternative energyEuropeThe European Union's Emissions-Trading Scheme, which started up in 2005, is theonly large-scale attempt so far to set a carbon price. Under the ETS, EU countriesget national allocations which they then parcel out to over 11,500 factories in fivedirty industries. Companies can buy and sell allocations amongst themselves, a ndcan also buy “certified emission reductions” from developing countries to meet theircaps through Kyoto's “clean development mechanism”.Europe's flagshipThe ETS makes up the vast bulk of the global carbon market, which will be wortharound $122 billion this year. It is the principal way of financing the shift from high-to low-carbon power and industrial processes in the developing world. A wind farmin India;a methane-capture scheme for pig farms in Brazil; a forestry project inIndonesia; equipment to capture industrial gases in China—the ETS can financethem all.Although it is still young, the ETS has had some impact on emissions. According toa 2008 study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in its first three years itprobably reduced them by 120m-300m tonnes, or 2-5% a year, below what theywould otherwise have been.2000.This sort of energy is expensive. The best indication of that is the carbon price thatwould be required to make investment in renewables worthwhile without subsidy.According to New Energy Finance, onshore wind energy needs a carbon price of $38,offshore of $136 and solar cells of $196. Europe's target for generating 20% of itsenergy from renewable sources therefore looks pricey. According to Richard Green,director of the Institute for Energy Research and Policy at Birmingham University,the implied marginal cost of carbon would be €129 a tonne—which suggests thatallocating such large resources to renewable-energy subsidies is, as Mr Green says,“seriously sub-optimal”.The worst example of a wasteful subsidy is America's support programme forhome-grown corn ethanol, which is coupled with tariffs on cheaper sugar-caneethanol from Brazil. The programme has raised global food prices (and thusincreased malnutrition among the world's poorest); lined the pockets of America'sfarmers; given policies to cut carbon a bad name; and cut little, if any, carbon.Solar flareThe resulting boom benefited manufacturers not just in Spain but also in Germanyand China, the biggest producers of solar cells. Last year Spain accounted for 40%of world demand. The government had planned for 400MW of solar capacity to bebuilt by2008. “There were all sorts of abuses,” says Jenny Cha se, solaranalyst at New Energy Finance. “If you connected a single module to the grid beforeSeptember 29th, your whole project got financed. So modules were changing handsfor vast sums of money.” After the deadline the market collapsed.Mr Clover is con cerned about the likely effect. “We're expecting a stampede inGlobally, New Energy Finance reckons that only $24 billion of green-stimulus moneywill be disbursed this year, with another $58 billion to follow in 2010 and a further$56 billion in。