2017-2018学年下学期高二年级期末考试
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2017-2018学年下学期高二年级期末考试
满分150分,考试时间120分钟
第Ⅰ卷
注意:请考生将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
What is the man looking for?
Vegetables. B. Orange juice.
C. An employee.
What is Pat wearing?
A white hat. B. A white shirt.
C. A brown shirt.
What did the man borrow from the woman?
Her iPhone. B. Her iPod.
C. Her gym bag.
Who will the man call?
His wife. B. His boss.
C. A taxi.
What happened to the woman?
She was late for school.
She got lost while driving.
She couldn’t find a parking spot.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
What does the woman say about puppies?
They are free.
They need shots.
They eat vegetables.
What does the boy offer to do?
Build a house for the puppy.
Take good care of the puppy.
Give the puppy some of his food.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
Why does the man want the door oiled?
It’s very old. B. It’s hard to open.
C. It makes too much noise.
When does the woman usually come home? Late at night.
B. In the middle of the day.
C. Early in the morning.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
What does the man expect for the year?
It’ll be fun. B. It’ll be difficult. C. It’ll be easy.
What does the man plan to do?
Major in English.
Volunteer at the zoo.
Attend medical school.
How often will the woman be volunteering? Every day. B. Every weekend.
C. Three days a week.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
Who did the woman just meet?
A psychologist. B. Her doctor.
C. One of her friends.
What might be the cause of the woman’s sleeping problems? Anxiety. B. Too much work.
C. The pills she takes.
What does the man suggest?
Exercising outdoors.
Talking more often to others.
Not using the computer for a while.
When does the man usually fall asleep?
At 8:00 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m.
C. At 10:00 p.m.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
When did the storm start?
This morning. B. This afternoon.
C. Last night.
Who has been rescued by boat?
People living in low areas.
People living near the hills.
People living near the ocean.
How many people are without power?
Thousands. B. Hundreds.
C. Several
What does the Weather Service suggest people do?
Not leave their homes.
Turn off their electricity.
Drive carefully through water.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A,B,C,D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Pure Yoga is devoted to serving the yoga community in Asia and beyond, offering a wide variety of classes such as Hatha Yoga, Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga, etc. Our yoga c lasses are offered and taught by nearly 200 professional yoga teachers. Private Yoga is also available for learners of all lev els. Pure Yoga constantly invites world-
known teachers to lead guest teacher workshops.
Class Bookings
Class bookings can be made 2 days in advance of the class. I t is important that you book your class in advance since some classes are more heavily attended than others.
We also limit our class sizes so that they are not overcrowded . If the class you wish to take is full, we will place you on the w ait list and inform you of an opening as soon as possible. To c reate the best experience for yourself and others, please follo w these guidelines:
No talking
The yoga studio is a silent room. Please do not talk while in th e studio and studio corridors.
No eating
Do not eat in the studio.
No shoes
Remove your shoes before entering the practice rooms. Keep your shoes in your locker (寄存
柜). Shoe lockers are also available for rental.
No mobile phones
Turn your mobile phones off or to “vibrate”(震动)
mode. Do not take phones into the practice rooms.
Personal Belongings
Daily lockers are not for overnight use. Locks from any daily l ockers that are kept overnight will be cut.
21. Who will teach general learners yoga?
A. Favorite yoga teachers.
B. Professional yoga teachers.
C. World-known yoga teachers.
D. Private yoga teachers.
22. When should you book your class?
A. One month ahead of time.
B. Two months ahead of time.
C. Two days ahead of time.
D. One day ahead of time.
23. In the practice room, you can . .
A. turn your mobile phones to “vibrate” mode.
B. wear any shoes you like.
C. talk with your friends on the phone.
D. eat some snacks if you are hungry.
B
In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maxim um rent that a landlord (房
东) can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control ar gue that it protects people who are living in apartment. Their r ent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losin g their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, r ent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that th ey cannot increase their profits. Therefore, they invest 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 pe ople who need apartments cannot find any. According to the c ritics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city.
Some experts 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 h elps 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 th at employers want decreases. Thus, critics hold the opinion th
at an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployme nt. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instea d of with jobs at the minimum wage.
Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people ke ep their dignity. Because of the law, workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum. Furthermore, employers c annot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages.
Economic theory predicts the results of economic decision, such as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be corrected only if “oth er things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of different d ecisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there a re no simple answers to economic questions.
24. There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may___ _____.
cause a shortage of apartments.
worry those who rent apartments as homes.
increase the profits of landlords.
encourage landlords to invest in building apartments.
We can safely say that rent control_________.
will always benefit those who rent apartments.
is unnecessary.
will probably bring inactive effects in the long run.
is necessary under all conditions
26. There will be the problem of unemployment if ___________ _____.
A.the minimum wage is set too high.
B.the minimum wage is set too early.
C.the workers are unskilled.
D.the maximum wage is set for poor workers.
27. The passage tells us about _______________.
A. the relationship between supply and demand.
B. the possible results of government control.
C. the necessity of government control.
D. the urgency of getting rid of government control.
C
Vera Wang, the queen of red-
carpet dressing, didn’t go into the fashion business at the very beginning. She knew about its unattractive side, the hard wor k and, especially, the risks. And there were plenty of doubts al ong the way.
But every time one person understands what she’s trying to e xpress with a certain design, she’s reminded of the reason wh y she became involved in fashion, and why she’s still in it: her efforts pay off when she’s helped a woman look and feel her b est.
Wang, 63, was honored for lifetime achievement by the Coun cil of Fashion Designers of America on June, 2013 at its famo us awards show, which is often called “the Oscars of fashion.”There’s rarely a Hollywood event or an A-
list wedding where Wang’s name doesn’t come up. Her hit de signs include Chelsea Clinton’s crystal-
waistband wedding dress in 2010.
Wang also has two lower-
priced lines. She’s developed a fragrance business and home -
goods collection. And she has a branded flower bouquet busi ness.
Wang wasn’t always sure this would be her path. She studied
art history at Sarah Lawrence College and was a figure skater competing for a spot on the 1968 U.S. Olympic team. Her fa mily wasn’t supportive of fashion as a career path, and althou gh they had some financial means, they didn’t back her at first . So she went to work as an editor at Vogue, and then at Ralp h Lauren, before starting her company in 1990 as a bridal bra nd. She earned fame and respect through hard work.
Her mentor(导
师) described Wang as “a unique young woman filled with a rare passion for fashion.”“In all the years since, I have watch ed her drive, devotion and talent shape an entire world inspire d by her own life—
first as a bride, then as a wife and mother, but always as a str ong and beautiful woman,” Lauren said.
What is Vera Wang’s attitude towards the fashion business? She doubts whether she has made the right decision.
She considers it to be nothing but risks.
She thinks it worthwhile although not easy to do.
She is always sure that it will be her lifelong career.
The underlined sentence suggests that .
Her designs are popular with famous people.
She is a successful actress in Hollywood.
She is an honored guest at an A-list wedding.
Her name often appears in a Hollywood event.
30. What can we learn about Vera Wang from the passage?
A. She came from a poor family.
B. She was also great at sports.
C. She showed no interest in lower priced business.
D. She became a dress designer directly after graduation.
31. Which of the following is not the reason for her success?
A. Her strong love for fashion.
B. Her parents support.
C. Her hard work.
D. Her talent.
D
It was December 25, 1914, only 5 months into World War I. G erman, British, and French soldiers, already sick and tired of t he senseless killing, disobeyed their superiors and started soc ializing with “the enemy” along two-
thirds of the Western Front.
German troops held up Christmas trees with signs, “Merry Ch ristmas”. Thousands of troops ran across the battlefields cove
red with dead bodies. They sang Christmas songs, exchange d photographs of loved ones back home, shared food and eve n played football. Soldiers hugged men they had been trying t o kill a few short hours before. They agreed to warn each othe r if their officers forced them to fire their weapons, and to aim high.
Fear ran through the military leaders on both sides. They felt t hat their power was being challenged: soldiers declaring their brotherhood with each other and refusing to fight. Generals d eclared this unexpected peacemaking illegal and said that par ticipating soldiers would face a military court. Those found guil ty would be imprisoned or even shot. By March 1915 the soci alizing movement had been destroyed and the killing machine was back in full operation. Over the next three years more th an fifteen million people died in the war.
Not many people have heard the story of the Christmas Truce (休
战). On Christmas Day, 1988, a local radio host in Boston pla yed “Christmas in the Trenches”, a song about the Christmas Truce several times and was stunned by his listeners’ respon se. Thousands of people called in, praising the song, with ma ny moved to tears by the amazing events it described.
You can probably guess why the callers were in tears. The Ch
ristmas Truce story goes against most of what we have been t aught about people. It lets us see the world as it can be and s ays, “This really happened once.” It shows us the potential we have as humans contradicts all of those TV and newspaper s tories that tell us how mean and heartless people are. It is like hearing that our deepest wishes really are true: the world real ly can be different.
32. The soldiers began socializing with the enemy because __ ______.
A. they couldn't bear the meaningless killing
B. it was the best way to avoid being killed
C. they feared that they would be caught
D. their enemies were from similar backgrounds
33. How did the generals finally put an end to the soldiers’ soc ializing?
A. They sent the soldiers’ loved ones to prison.
B. They moved the two groups of soldiers further apart.
C. They increased the number of officers to control the soldier s.
D. They warned the soldiers that they would face severe puni shment.
34. The underlined word “stunned” in Paragraph 4 most proba
bly means _____.
A. satisfied
B. shocked
C. amused
D. confused
35. The author uses the story of the soldiers to imply that hum an beings ______.
A. are not trustworthy under stress
B. are naturally aggressive and war-like
C. are basically caring and kindhearted
D. will always do what is in their own self-interest
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
3-2-1 GREEN!
You already know an environmentalist’s three R’s: reduce, re use, recycle. 36 Here are three things you can do for the Earth Day.
Be a real cut-up
The next time you’re about to throw out the plastic rings that h old a six-pack of soda together, reach for a pair of scissors. As a young turtle, Peanut got stuck in one of these rings. As s he grew, the ring stayed put(原地不
动), forcing her shell to grow around it. By the time someone found her and cut her free, her shell was permanently deform ed(成畸形
的). Thanks to her hard shell, Peanut is alive and well. She n ow lives at a nature center in Missouri. But most animals that get caught in six-pack rings die.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Easy! 37
Hunt for vampires(吸血鬼)
You know all those electronic inventions you’ve got at home? Even when you switch them off, they are really still on. 38 A nything with a glowing LED off/on light, a remote control, or a clock display is always on.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Just pull out the plugs(插
头) or tap the OFF switch till you really need the electronics.
39
Matt Damon really cares about clean water. So in February, h
e announced that he was going on strike against toilets. “ Unti l everybody has access to clean water and sanitation(卫生设备),” he said. “ I will not go to the bathroom!” He was kidding but to make a serious point. Around the world, he said, “780 million people lack access to clean water; 2.5 billion people la ck access to a toilet.”
WHAT YOU CAN DO
No need to go on a toilet strike. Just don’t waste water. 40 Take shorter showers.
Use water wisely.
How to recognize vampire electronics?
Cut the rings apart before you trash them.
Use toilets less.
But how else can you help?
Don’t run the water while brushing your teeth.
Things that can help with good living conditions are important.第三部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)My mom is a great cook. Thinking about things she cooked m ade my mouth 41 . But when putting a beef steak in her pa n, she 42 into the anti-
cook. She could turn the best beef into something with the fla
vor of shoe leather.
Yesterday my brother Bud took me out for lunch and 43 st eaks. I wasn’t 44 , but since he was paying I figured I could choke down a few 45 . When the waitress served our steak s, I was 46 at how good they smelled. Mom’s steak never
47 like that. The first bite was a wonderful flavor. Suddenly
I 48 why others spoke of steak fondly.
“You know,” I said to Bud, patting my 49 contentedly(满足地). “I used to think Mom was a great cook. But it’s hard to bel ieve her steak come from the same 50 as these steaks.”“Mom is a great cook,” Bud said. “But think about it. She 51 during the Great Depression.”That’s when she learned to co ok. How often do you think they had steak? 52 never. It’s o nly been recently that they could 53 to buy steak. That’s wh y she hasn’t had a lot of 54 cooking steak.
It suddenly 55 to me that nobody was perfect. Sandy Koufa x was a great pitcher(投
手), but he still 56 87 games. Luciano Pavarotti was a great singer, but he occasionally 57 with his lower register(音域). Our strengths have elements of weakness. That is why gr eat athletes still 58 and great actors still rehearse(排练). Because when it comes to it, 59 isn’t something we are; It is something we become. And that process of becoming inc
ludes learning and growing through both 60 and failure.
41. A. close B. open C. water
D. chew
42. A. came B. turned C. made
D. became
43. A. ordered B. bought
C. arranged
D. demanded
44. A. disappointed B. pleasant C. excited
D. anxious
45. A. digests B. food C. tastes
D. bites
46. A. refreshed B. surprised C. satisfied
D. confused
47. A. ate B. looked C. tasted
D. smelled
48. A. judged B. convinced
C. understood
D. admitted
49. A. hand B. shoulder C. mouth
D. stomach
50. A. animal B. pan C. kitchen
D. cook
51. A. grew up B. broke out C. lived on
D. turned up
52. A. Absolutely B. Occasionally C. Probably
D. Frequently
53. A. earn B. afforded C. intend
D. promise
54. A. reasons B. money C. time
D. experience
55. A. occurred B. hit C. struck
D. awoke
56. A. won B. missed C. lost
D. joined
57. A. struggled B. involved C. faced
D. equipped
58. A. perform B. practice C. participate
D. train
59. A. failure B. greatness C. direction
D. fight
60. A. hardship B. suffering C. pain
D. success
第II卷
第三部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第二节语法填空(共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)
Long long ago, a Frenchman traveled to a small Italian town. He was staying with his wife at the best hotel there. One night , he went out for 61.________ walk alone. It was very late and the small street was dark and quiet. Suddenly he felt someon e behind him. He turned his head and saw an Italian young m an 62._______ quickly walked past him. The man was nearly o ut of sight 63._______ the Frenchman suddenly found his watc h 64.______(go). He thought that it must be the Italian who ha d taken his watch. He decided to get back the watch.
Soon the Frenchman caught up 65.______ the Italian, but 66._ _____ of them understood the oth er’s language. The Frenchm an frightened the Italian with his fist 67.______ (point) to the It alian’s watch. In the end the Italian gave up his watch to the F renchman.
As soon as he returned to the hotel, the Frenchman told his w ife 68.______ had happened. He was greatly 69.______(surpri se) when his wife pointed to the watch on the table. Then he r ealized that he 70.______(rob) the Italian’s watch by mistake.
第四部分:写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节:短文改错(共10小题每小题1分,满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
文中共有10处语言错误,每句最多有两
处,每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Sir,
How are you? I’m a exchange student. I am writing to tell you I would prefer to move into a single room in next term, as I fin d it inconvenient to sharing a room with others. My roommate often held parties at night, that makes much noise.Besides, his friends are always visiting him, which disturb me a lot.So I hope to draw your attentions to this problem.If you think in my position, I am sure he will agree that the only solution for me is to get a room my own, one not in the same building but as near to the school campus as possible.I would be gratefu lly if you could do me the favor.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是李华,你的加拿大笔友Daniel来信向你求助。
他最近
和妈妈闹矛盾,因为妈妈不让他过多上网。
他对此很不理解。
请你给他写一封回信,要点如下:
建议他向妈妈道歉;
说明过多上网的危害;
列举一些健康的休闲方式。
注意:(1) 词数100左右;
(2) 可适当加入细节,以使行文连贯;
(3) 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Daniel,
I’m very sorry to hear that a conflict occurred between you an d your mother because of your Internet addiction.
Yours,
Li Hua
玉溪一中2017-2018学年下学期高二年级期末考试
答案
听力: 1-5 BCBAC 6-10 BCCAB 11-15 CBBAA 16-20 CBABA
阅读理解:21-23 BCA 24-27 ACAB 28-31 CABB 32-35 ADBC
七选五:36-40 ECBAF
完形填空:41-45 CBACD 46-50 BDCDA 51-
55 ACBDA 56-60 CABBD
语法填空:61. a 62. who/that
63. when 64. gone 65.with 66.neither 67 . pointing 68. what
69. surprised 70. had robbed
短文改错: 1.a--an 2.去掉in 3.sharing--
share
4.held--holds
5. that--which
6.disturb--disturbs
7. attentions--attention
8. he--you
9.room后加
of 10.gratefully--grateful
参考范文
Dear Daniel,
I’m very sorry to hear that a conflict occurred between you an d your mother because of your Internet addiction.
In my opinion, you should apologize to your mother, as she has done nothing wrong to prevent you from Internet addictio n. Although the Internet plays an important role in modern life,
we can’t ignore its harm to us. Many students spend most of t heir time playing computer games or chatting aimlessly with o thers, which may not only result in poor health and decline in study but also loss of communication in the real world.
As students, we should devote our energy to study. When available, you may as well walk outside with your friends or ta ke some exercise to keep fit instead of playing online games. Only in this way can you live and study happily and healthily. Yours,
Li Hua
2017-2018学年下学期高二年级期末考试
满分150分,考试时间120分钟
第Ⅰ卷
注意:请考生将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
What is the man looking for?
Vegetables. B. Orange juice. C. An employee.
What is Pat wearing?
A white hat. B. A white shirt. C. A brown shirt.
What did the man borrow from the woman?
Her iPhone. B. Her iPod. C. Her gym bag.
Who will the man call?
His wife. B. His boss. C. A taxi.
What happened to the woman?
She was late for school.
She got lost while driving.
She couldn’t find a parking spot.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
What does the woman say about puppies?
They are free.
They need shots.
They eat vegetables.
What does the boy offer to do?
Build a house for the puppy.
Take good care of the puppy.
Give the puppy some of his food.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
Why does the man want the door oiled?
It’s very old. B. It’s hard to open. C. It makes too much noise. When does the woman usually come home?
Late at night.
B. In the middle of the day.
C. Early in the morning.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
What does the man expect for the year?
It’ll be fun. B. It’ll be difficult. C. It’ll be easy.
What does the man plan to do?
Major in English.
Volunteer at the zoo.
Attend medical school.
How often will the woman be volunteering?
Every day. B. Every weekend. C. Three days a week.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
Who did the woman just meet?
A psychologist. B. Her doctor. C. One of her friends. What might be the cause of the woman’s sleeping problems?
Anxiety. B. Too much work. C. The pills she takes. What does the man suggest?
Exercising outdoors.
Talking more often to others.
Not using the computer for a while.
When does the man usually fall asleep?
At 8:00 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m. C. At 10:00 p.m.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
When did the storm start?
This morning. B. This afternoon. C. Last night.
Who has been rescued by boat?
People living in low areas.
People living near the hills.
People living near the ocean.
How many people are without power?
Thousands. B. Hundreds. C. Several
What does the Weather Service suggest people do?
Not leave their homes.
Turn off their electricity.
Drive carefully through water.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A,B,C,D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Pure Yoga is devoted to serving the yoga community in Asia and beyond, offering a wide vari ety of classes such as Hatha Yoga, Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga, etc. Our yoga cla sses are offered and taught by nearly 200 professional yoga teachers. Private Yoga is also a vailable for learners of all levels. Pure Yoga constantly invites world-
known teachers to lead guest teacher workshops.
Class Bookings
Class bookings can be made 2 days in advance of the class. It is important that you book yo ur class in advance since some classes are more heavily attended than others.
We also limit our class sizes so that they are not overcrowded. If the class you wish to take is full, we will place you on the wait list and inform you of an opening as soon as possible. To c reate the best experience for yourself and others, please follow these guidelines:
No talking
The yoga studio is a silent room. Please do not talk while in the studio and studio corridors. No eating
Do not eat in the studio.
No shoes
Remove your shoes before entering the practice rooms. Keep your shoes in your locker (寄
存柜). Shoe lockers are also available for rental.
No mobile phones
Turn your mobile phones off or to “vibrate”(震动)
mode. Do not take phones into the practice rooms.
Personal Belongings
Daily lockers are not for overnight use. Locks from any daily lockers that are kept overnight w ill be cut.
21. Who will teach general learners yoga?
A. Favorite yoga teachers.
B. Professional yoga teachers.
C. World-known yoga teachers.
D. Private yoga teachers.
22. When should you book your class?
A. One month ahead of time.
B. Two months ahead of time.
C. Two days ahead of time.
D. One day ahead of time.
23. In the practice room, you can . .
A. turn your mobile phones to “vibrate” mode.
B. wear any shoes you like.
C. talk with your friends on the phone.
D. eat some snacks if you are hungry.
B
In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord (房
东) can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartment. 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 ef fects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore, they invest in other b usinesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which w ould also be rent-
controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments can not find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments
in the city.
Some experts argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. Th e federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum h elps people who generally look for unskilled, low-
paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may hire fewer workers. They will re place workers with machinery. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers th at 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 instea d 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 c annot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages.
Economic theory predicts the results of economic decision, such as decisions about farm p roduction, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be corrected only if “oth er things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not a gree 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 econo mic questions.
24. There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may________.
cause a shortage of apartments.
worry those who rent apartments as homes.
increase the profits of landlords.
encourage landlords to invest in building apartments.
We can safely say that rent control_________.
will always benefit those who rent apartments.
is unnecessary.
will probably bring inactive effects in the long run.
is necessary under all conditions
26. There will be the problem of unemployment if ________________.
A.the minimum wage is set too high.
B.the minimum wage is set too early.
C.the workers are unskilled.。