Financial markets will be disturbed as ______ business adjusts its working approaches and policies from an assumption of 3-3.5% potential output growth.
A. compulsory B. conventional C. contradictory D. contemporary
科目:高中英语 来源:2013届上海市上海理工大学附属中学高三月考英语卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
The modern Olympic Games, founded in 1896, began as contests between individuals, rather than among nations, with the hope of promoting world peace through sportsmanship. In the beginning, the games were open only to amateurs. An amateur is a person whose involvement in an activity---from sports to science or the arts---is purely for pleasure. Amateurs, whatever their contributions to a field, expect to receive no form of compensation ; professionals, in contrast, perform their work in order to earn a living.
From the perspective of many athletes, however, the Olympic playing field has been far from level. Restricting the Olympics to amateurs has precluded(妨碍) the participation of many who could not afford to be unpaid. Countries have always desired to send their best athletes, not their wealthiest ones, to the Olympic Games.
A slender and imprecise line separates what we call “financial support” from “earning money.” Do athletes “earn money” if they are reimbursed(补偿) for travel expenses? What if they are paid for time lost at work or if they accept free clothing from a manufacturer or if they teach sports for a living? The runner Eric Liddell was the son of poor missionaries; in 1924 the British Olympic Committee financed his trip to the Olympics, where he won a gold and a bronze medal. College scholarships and support from the United States Olympic Committee made it possible for American track stars Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph and speed skater Dan Jansen to train and compete. When the Soviet Union and its allies joined the games in 1952, the definition of amateur became still muddier. Their athletes did not have to balance jobs and training because as citizens in communist regimes, their government financial support was not considered payment for jobs.
In 1971 the International Olympic Committee(IOC) removed the word amateur from the rules, making it easier for athletes to find the support necessary to train and compete. In 1986 the IOC allowed professional athletes into the games.
There are those who regret the disappearance of amateurism from the Olympic Games. For them the games lost something special when they became just another way for athletes to earn money. Others say that the designation of amateurism was always questionable; they argue that all competitors receive so much financial support as to make them paid professionals. Most agree, however, that the debate over what constitutes an “amateur” will continue for a long time.
【小题1】 One might infer that _______________________.
A.developing Olympic-level skills in athletes is costly |
B.professional athletes are mostly interested in financial rewards |
C.amateurs does not expect to earn money at the sport that is played |
D.amateurs have a better attitude than professionals do |
A.the ground the athletes played on was in bad condition |
B.the poorer players were given some advantages |
C.the rules did not work the same way for everyone |
D.amateurs were inferior to the professionals in many ways |
A.a gift received on a special occasion, such as a birthday |
B.money received from a winning lottery ticket |
C.an allowance paid to a child |
D.money from charity organization |
A.has held firm to its original vision of the Olympic games |
B.has struggled with the definition of amateur over the years |
C.regards itself as an organization for professional athletes only |
D.did nothing but stop allowing communists to participate |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2016届湖南省高一上学期期末考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
With the average home in the capital selling for 19,548 yuan a meter in November, a tiny mobile home built by a 24-year-old office worker is creating a stir(震动) online.
Dai Haifei built the 6-square-meter pad(住所) because he could not afford to buy or rent in the capital.
Dai’s new home costs him 6,400 yuan and he has been living in it for nearly two months in courtyard at Chengfu
Road, Haidian district.
Dai, who is one of the millions of migrants who moved to the capital from other parts of China seeking a better
life and better job, said he realized his financial burden had become too great.
The Hunan native said he simply could not make ends meet(收支相抵) when he became an intern at a
Beijing-based construction design company in 2009.
“I rented a home at the very beginning--a small room in an apartment that cost me about 900 yuan per month,”
said Dai in an interview with local media. “It was too expensive for me. ”
Dai’s father works on a construction site in his hometown and his mother is a cleaner.
Dai, who ended up becoming a formal employee of the company, figured out his own way to solve the
problem---with inspiration from a housing design project at his company’s exhibition early this year.
The project, named“An egg given birth to by the city”, included a series of egg-like movable houses, with a
karaoke house, chair house and trader’s house in it.
Dai, who borrowed 6,400 yuan from an older cousin and who got additional help from several friends, decided to
make one of his own. He spent nearly two months building his“egg house”in his hometown, a village in southeast
Hunan that is around 1,700 kilometers from Beijing.
1.Where is this passage probably taken from?
A. A story book. B. A cartoon film. C. A news report. D. A research report.
2.What is Dai Haifei?
A. An official of government. B. A journalist.
C. An office worker of a company. D. A manager of a company.
3.Why did he build the pad?
A. Because he will sell it for money.
B. Because he has no house to get married in.
C. Because he doesn’t have enough money to buy or rent a house.
D. Because he wants to get help from the society.
4.Which statement is not TRUE?
A. He comes from a Hunan village.
B. He has lived in the egg home for two months.
C. He got the idea from a friend.
D. He once rented a room.
5.What’s the writer’s attitude?
A. Supporting. B. Puzzled. C. Criticizing. D. Objective.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2016届天津市和平区高一上学期期末考试英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
In films, dads change from cruel men to loving souls. Here is a list of good and bad movies dads .Atticus Finch in To kill a Mockingbird(杀死一只知更鸟)
GOOD DAD:A man whose wife has died with a young family and a busy job as a lawyer, Gregory Peck's character in the 1962 film is one of the great heroes of American cinema Firm but fair he teaches his children respect and human decency(正派).Harper Lee's novel gets a respectable transposition(转变)to film, thanks to Gregory Peck's perfect performance.
Jack Torrance in The Shining
BAD DAD: When Jack Torrance ,his wife ,Wendy ,and son, Danny ,escaped from the cold winter to the Overlook Hotel we know that Jack has hardly been a model father But when Jack becomes extremely angry and tries to murder his family with an axe, Danny used his intelligence to defeat him and left him to freeze to death.
George Bailey in It's a Wonderful life
GOOD DAD: James Stewart's character is a father-of-four who is saved from the edge of suicide (自杀)and realizes his positive effect on others lives.Much of the film is unpleasant, with George shouting at his children as he faces financial problems. But finally the lovable father realizes the worth of his own life, the value of friendship and the importance of being a loving dad
Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back(帝国大厦)
BAD DAD: When the unfriendly cyborg(半机器人)told Luke Skywalker that he was his father ,the son's reaction says it all: "No! No!" It's hardly a joyful welcome to the family. For most of his son's life, Darth Vader has been an absent dad—and he has just cut off Luke's hand You can understand why Father's Day cards might not be available.
1.Who is Harper Lee?
A. An actor. B. A novelist C. A movie director. D. A translator.
2.According to the text, ______died of freezing cold
A. Jack Torrance B. Wendy C. Danny D. Darth Vader
3.Which movie should you watch if you want to see a helpless father change?
A.To kill a Mockingbird B.The Shining
C.It's a Wonderful Lift D.The Empire Strikes Book
4.What happened to Luke?
A. He lost his hand in an accident
B. His father changed him into a cyborg.
C. He discovered that he had a cruel father:
D.His father lived with him for most of his life.
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015届吉林松原扶余县第一中学高一下学期期中考试英语卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Earlier, in the old days, women used to sit at home separated from the outside world. They used to manage the home and look after children. They were free of the responsibility of earning money to support the family, which was left to men.
With the coming of industrialization (工业化) and technological development, the lifestyles of human beings started to change. The needs of human beings started to grow. In this process, women slowly started to move outside the home. Women received the same education as men. Gradually, women slowly started to think independently and participated equally with men in all fields of life, including politics, sports and even military.
With changing environments, the role of women has become more important in society. To match today’s standard of living, it is necessary for both men and women to support the family.
Today, women have been given bigger roles to play in society. They are even taking more responsibility than men. At first, men disagreed with women pursuing (追求) their careers outside the home. However, with growing needs and a shortage of money, they had no other way but to accept the reality.
The financial contributions from women to their families have increased, but in some places, the home is still managed only by women as in the past. It is a challenging task for women to manage both. Women are bearing the stress and suffering mental difficulties with both managing the home and pursuing their careers.
1.The best title for the passage would be _________.
A.Women's Responsibility in Society B.The Changing Social Environments
C.The Changing Role of Women in Society D.Women's Financial Contributions
2.Earlier in the old days, women used to do the following EXCEPT _________.
A.wash clothes B.prepare dinners
C.look after children D.make money for the family
3.We can infer from the last paragraph that ______.
A.women don't need to manage the home today
B.women are taking more responsibility than before
C.men still disagree with women pursuing their careers
D.men have begun to do more housework than women
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科目:高中英语 来源:2012-2013学年江苏涟水中学下学期期中考试英语卷(解析版) 题型:其他题
What are the ideal jobs for the future? This is one question which every student and young professional seems to worry about. Having an idea of the best jobs for tomorrow can help them make the right decision to achieve the height of their careers. The best jobs for the future in America are mentioned below with the opinions of job market experts.
Jobs in the Financial Services Sector (部门)
With the world coming out of an economic recession(不景气), jobs in the financial services sector begin to be in demand once again. Students who have completed their management education can join the leading financial services provider companies for a pretty good salary (工资). The opportunities for advancement are plenty in this sector. The professionals working in this sector are believed to be well paid. These jobs will definitely be the top jobs for the future.
Jobs in the Information Technology Sector
Jobs in the information technology sector have always been in the list of the top jobs for the future. According to experts, the information technology sector will continue to grow at a rapid speed and bring many jobs. The jobs of software developers, programmers and technical writers would prove to be very beneficial in the future. At first you will be hired for a junior level position such as a trainee (实习生) engineer, but slowly and steadily you will be able to get a promotion due to your good performance and skills. The excellent workers have opportunities to work with globally established and famous software companies at extra salaries.
Jobs in Education
Teaching would definitely be one of the future jobs in demand. There have appeared many public schools and private educational institutions. With increasing awareness of education, teachers teaching different subjects will always be in hot demand. Salaries for teachers have also seen a growing trend over the past few years. High school and university level teachers will benefit the most in terms of salaries and advancement opportunities.
Jobs in Health care
Doctors and health experts will never be out of demand whatever may be the situation of the economy. With an increase in the number of hospitals and an ever growing population suffering from diseases and disorders, the need for well trained and hardworking nurses will always be there. Nurses will get attractive salaries especially in European countries.
These were some of the top jobs for the future. Hopefully, this article about the best jobs for the future will prove helpful to you. All the best for your career choice!
Best1. for the future
Careers |
Reasons |
Results & Futures |
Jobs in the Financial Services Sector |
The world’s2. has been recovering. |
Students who have studied3. can work in the leading financial services provider companies and gain a high income. There are good chances of advancement in this sector. |
Jobs in the Information Technology Sector |
The information technology sector is4. rapidly and needs some technicians. |
At first, students may work as trainee 5. Then they will be able to be 6. slowly and steadily. |
Jobs in Education |
More and more people 7. on education. Many government as well as 8. educational institutions have been established. |
High income and good advancement opportunities make teaching jobs have a positive development space. |
Jobs in Health care |
There appear a lot of 9.__. The number of people who suffer from diseases and disorders is increasing. |
In the near future, well trained and hardworking nurses will be very10. . |
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