In the USA Forbes magazine has published its annual list of the richest people in the world. Bill Gates of Microsoft is the richest man again for the eleventh successive year with a fortune of forty four billion dollars.
There are a record 691 dollar billionaires according to Forbes magazine. Between them they have a fortune of two point two trillion dollars. The highest concentration of the ultra-rich is in New York followed by Moscow and San Fransisco and then London and Los Angeles. But in total the very wealthy live in forty seven different countries with Iceland Kazakstan Ukraine and Poland entering the list for the first time this year.
Laksmi Mittal, an Indian born steel tycoon (巨头)enjoyed the biggest increase in personal fortune. His net worth has quadrupled (变成四倍)to thirteen billion dollars making him the world’s third richest man. Ingvar Kamprad founder of the Swedish furniture chain Ikea also saw a big increase in wealth taking him to the sixth place. Developing countries make more of a showing than in past years — there are for example three Russians and four Indians in the top sixty richest people, though surprisingly perhaps none from China excluding Hong Kong. Asian wealth is probably under represented as its usually spread among families whereas Forbes looks at individuals. Relatively few women feature in the list — among them is JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter novels ranked 620th with a fortune of 519 million dollars. New entrants to the list include the founders of the Internet search group Google Sergie Brin and Larry Page each worth more than seven billion dollars after their company’s recent stock market debut. The richest Italian is the prime minister Silvio Berlusconi ranked number 25 in the global wealth league.
1.Which of the following persons has the largest fortune according to this year’s Forbes magazine?
A. Laksmi Mittal. B. Ingvar Kamprad.
C. JK Rowling. D. Silvio Berlusconi.
2.There are about _____ persons with a fortune between 100 million dollars and 519 million dollars in the world.
A. 300 B. 180 C. 70 D. 150
3.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. No Chinese has entered the top sixty richest people in the world.
B. Russia is a developing country.
C. This is the first time that Sergie Brin and Larry Page has been included in the list.
D. There are more billionaires(亿万富翁) in New York than any other city in the world.
4.We can infer from the passage that ______.
A. There are more billionaires in London than in Moscow.
B. Ukraine is a very rich country in the world.
C. JK Rowling’s novels have sold very well.
D. The IT industry is a profit making industry.
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In the USA Forbes magazine has published its annual list of the richest people in the world. Bill Gates of Microsoft is the richest man again for the eleventh successive year with a fortune of forty four billion dollars.
There are a record 691 dollar billionaires according to Forbes magazine. Between them they have a fortune of two point two trillion dollars. The highest concentration of the ultra-rich is in New York followed by Moscow and San Fransisco and then London and Los Angeles. But in total the very wealthy live in forty seven different countries with Iceland Kazakstan Ukraine and Poland entering the list for the first time this year.
Laksmi Mittal, an Indian born steel tycoon (巨头)enjoyed the biggest increase in personal fortune. His net worth has quadrupled (变成四倍)to thirteen billion dollars making him the world’s third richest man. Ingvar Kamprad founder of the Swedish furniture chain Ikea also saw a big increase in wealth taking him to the sixth place. Developing countries make more of a showing than in past years — there are for example three Russians and four Indians in the top sixty richest people, though surprisingly perhaps none from China excluding Hong Kong. Asian wealth is probably under represented as its usually spread among families whereas Forbes looks at individuals. Relatively few women feature in the list — among them is JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter novels ranked 620th with a fortune of 519 million dollars. New entrants to the list include the founders of the Internet search group Google Sergie Brin and Larry Page each worth more than seven billion dollars after their company’s recent stock market debut. The richest Italian is the prime minister Silvio Berlusconi ranked number 25 in the global wealth league.
1.Which of the following persons has the largest fortune according to this year’s Forbes magazine?
A. Laksmi Mittal. B. Ingvar Kamprad.
C. JK Rowling. D. Silvio Berlusconi.
2.There are about _____ persons with a fortune between 100 million dollars and 519 million dollars in the world.
A. 300 B. 180 C. 70 D. 150
3.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. No Chinese has entered the top sixty richest people in the world.
B. Russia is a developing country.
C. This is the first time that Sergie Brin and Larry Page has been included in the list.
D. There are more billionaires(亿万富翁) in New York than any other city in the world.
4.We can infer from the passage that ______.
A. There are more billionaires in London than in Moscow.
B. Ukraine is a very rich country in the world.
C. JK Rowling’s novels have sold very well.
D. The IT industry is a profit making industry.
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This is the second time that the top 10 list of popular novels _____ published by this magazine.
A. has been B. are C. is D. have been
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In December,2010,many American newspapers publish a list of the best books of the year. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this year’s list of favorites. It tells about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr.Franzen fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society.
Jennifer Egan’s book A Visit from the Goon Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40 years. The story moves back and forth in time,from different viewpoints. One main character is former rock musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record company. The other main character is a troubled young woman named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their pasts and those of their friends.
The main character in The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman is a failing English Language newspaper published in Rome,Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor working for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality.
Two of the most popular nonfiction books of 2010 were about rock and roll stars. Just Kids is by rock singer Patti Smith. It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the 1960s and 1970s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It is an honest and exciting look at the development of rock and roll and the wild times this famous band has experienced.
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two.
Stacy Schiff has received great praise for her book Cleopatra: A Life. It tells about one of the most misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra. She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years ago. One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries of lies.
1.The following books are related to music EXCEPT________.
A. The Imperfectionists B. A Visit from the Goon Squad
C. Just Kids D. Life
2.If your major is the history of ancient Africa, you may pay attention to ________.
A. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
B. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
C. The Imperfections by Tom Rachman
D. Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff
3.Which book will give you a practical understanding of the USA?
A.Life B.Cleopatra: A Life
C.Freedom D.A Visit from the Goon Squad
4.The last sentence of the passage implies that ________.
A.Stacy Schiff is an archaeologist
B.the critic finds the character in the book very real
C.the critic speaks highly of Cleopatra in history
D.Stacy Schiff tells a story about an imaginary Egyptian queen
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Forbes magazine has named President Hu Jintao as the world's most powerful person, a move that analysts say shows global ________ of China's contribution to the world's economic recovery.
A.acknowledgement | B.commitment |
C.complement | D.requirement |
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Forbes magazine has named President Hu Jintao as the world's most powerful person, a move that analysts say shows global ________ of China's contribution to the world's economic recovery.
A.acknowledgement B.commitment C.complement D.requirement
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Forbes magazine has named President Hu Jintao as the world's most powerful person, a move that analysts say shows global ________ of China's contribution to the world's economic recovery.
A.acknowledgement B.commitment
C.complement D.requirement
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Inspiring young minds!
TOKNOW Magazine is a big hit in the world of children’s publishing, bringing a unique combination of challenging ideas and good fun to young fans every month.
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Take a look online—evidence shows that thousands of teachers and parents know a good thing when they see it and recommend TOKNOW to their friends.
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1.Why is TOKNOW a special magazine?
A. It entertains young parents.
B. It provides serious advertisements.
C. It publishes popular science fictions.
D. It combines fun with complex concepts.
2.What does TOKNOW offer its readers?
A. Online courses.
B. Articles on new topics.
C. Lectures on a balanced life.
D. Reports on scientific discoveries.
3.How much should you pay if you make a 12-mouth subscription to TOKNOW with gift pack from China?
A. £55. B. £60. C. £65. D. £70.
4.Subscribers of TOKNOW would get ________.
A. free birthday presents
B. full refund within 28 days
C. membership of the TOKNOW club
D. chances to meet the experts in person
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Inspiring young minds!
TOKNOW Magazine is a big hit in the world of children’s publishing, bringing a unique combination of challenging ideas and good fun to young fans every month.
Sounds too good to be true?
Take a look online—evidence shows that thousands of teachers and parents know a good thing when they see it and recommend TOKNOW to their friends.
Happy Birthday All Year!
What could be more fun than a gift that keeps coming through the letterbox every month? The first magazine with your gift message will arrive in time for the special day.
SUBSCRIBE NOW
□Annual Subscription
Europe £55 Rest of World £65
□Annual Subscription with Gift Pack
Includes a Mammoth Map, a passport Puzzle Booklet, and Subscription
Europe £60 Rest of World £70
Refund Policy—the subscription can be cancelled within 28 days and you can get your money back.
1.Why is TOKNOW a special magazine?
A.It entertains young parents.
B.It provides serious advertisements.
C.It publishes popular science fictions.
D.It combines fun with complex concepts.
2.What does TOKNOW offer its readers?
A.Online courses.
B.Articles on new topics.
C.Lectures on a balanced life.
D.Reports on scientific discoveries.
3.How much should you pay if you make a 12-mouth subscription to TOKNOW with gift pack from China?
A.£55. B.£60.
C.£65. D.£70.
4.Subscribers of TOKNOW would get .
A.free birthday presents
B.full refund within 28 days
C.membership of the TOKNOW club
D.chances to meet the experts in person
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US first lady Michelle Obama ranked the world’s most powerful woman in Forbes magazine’s 2010 listing published on October 6.
Kraft Foods CEO Irene Rosenfeld1..second . American talk show host Oprah Winfrey was third. German Prime Minister Angela Merkel was the fourth most powerful woman,2.US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rounded out (使圆满) the top five.
This year Forbes3.the way it ranked women. It is now supposedly4.less on wealth and power but more on influence.
“5.They influenced , sometimes billions of people,” said Moira Forbes, vice president and publisher of Forbes Woman.
Forbes said Obama topped the list this year6. “she has made the office of first lady her own” while remaining popular.
“She’s also effective: In response to her Let’s Move! campaign7.childhood obesity(肥胖), companies 8. Coca-Cola, Kellogg and General Mills have agreed to cut the calorie content of their foods by 2015,” Forbes said.
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Wang Jianlin, chairman of Dalian Wanda Group, _______ the Forbes China Rich List with personal wealth of $14 billion, which surprised all of us.
A. ranked B. topped C. awarded D. titled
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