Why do some governments spend billions of dol...

Why do some governments spend billions of dollars on military expansion ________ the people of these countries are still suffering from starvation and poverty?

A. whether　 B. though　　 C. unless　　 D. when

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The US Postal Service(USPS) is losing billions of dollars a year. The government company that delivers "small mail" is losing out to email and other types of electronic communication. First-class mail amount fell from a high point of 104 million pieces in 2000 to just 64 million pieces by 2014.

Congress permits the 600,000-employee USPS to hold a monopoly over first-class and standard mail. The company pays no federal, state or local taxes；pays no vehicle fees； and is free from many regulations on other businesses. Despite these advantages, the USPS has lost 52 billion since 2007, and will continue losing money without major reforms.

The problem is that Congress is preventing the USPS from reducing costs as its sales decline, and is blocking efforts to end Saturday service and close unneeded post office locations. USPS also has a costly union-dominated workforce that slows the introduction of new ideas or methods down. USPS workers earn significantly higher payment than comparable private-sector workers. The answer is to privatize the USPS and open postal markets to competition. With the rise of the Internet, the argument that mail is a natural monopoly that needs government protection is weaker than ever.

Other countries facing declining letter amounts have made reforms. Germany and the Netherlands privatized their national postal companies over a decade ago, and other European countries have followed suit. Britain floated shares of the Royal Mail on its stock exchange in 2013. Some countries, such as Sweden and New Zealand, have not privatized their national postal companies, but they have opened them up to competition.

These reforms have driven efficiency improvements in all of these countries. Additional number of workers have been reduced, productivity has risen and consumers have benefited. Also, note that cost-cutting measures — such as closing some post offices — are good for both the economy and the environment.

Privatization and competition also encourage new changes. When the USPS monopoly over "extremely urgent" mail was stopped in 1979, we saw an explosion in efficient overnight private delivery by firms such as FedEx.

The government needs to wake up to changing technology, study postal reforms abroad and let businessmen reinvent（彻底改造）our out-of-date postal system.

1.What does the underlined word "monopoly" in Paragraph 2 mean?

A.The act of solving a problem.

B.A duty to deal with something.

C.Complete control of a public service/goods.

D.The plan of investing money in something.

2.What do we know about the USPS?

A.Its great competitor is the delivery firm FedEx.

B.It is an old public service open to competitions.

C.Its employees don't pay federal, state or local taxes.

D.It has complete control of first-class and standard mail.

3.The author mentions some other countries in Paragraph 4 to_______ .

A.explain the procedures of reform to the USPS

B.show the advantages of private postal services

C.set some examples for the government to learn from

D.prove the situation is very common around the world

4.The author probably agrees that the USPS_______ .

A.needs government's protection as ever

B.can work together with other businesses

C.must be replaced by international companies

D.should be sold out and become a private service

5.Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?

I： Introduction　　 CP： Central point　　　 P： Point　　 Sp： Sub-point　　 C： Conclusion

A. B. C. D.

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The U．S．Postal Service (USPS) is losing billions of dollars a year．The government company that delivers "small mail" is losing out to email and other types of electronic communication．First-class mail amount fell from a high point of 104 million pieces in 2000 to just 64 million pieces by 2014.

Congress permits the 600,000-empIoyee USPS to hold a monopoly (垄断) over first-class and standard mail．The company pays no federal, state or local taxes; pays no vehicle fees; and is free from many regulations on other businesses．Despite these advantages, the USPS has lost $52 billion since 2007, and will continue losing money without major reforms.

The problem is that Congress is preventing the USPS from reducing costs as its sales decline, and is blocking efforts to end Saturday service and close unneeded post office locations．USPS also has a costly union-dominated workforce that slows the introduction of new ideas or methods down．USPS workers earn significantly higher payment than comparable private-sector workers．The answer is to privatize the USPS and open postal markets to competition．With the rise of the Internet, the argument that mail is a natural monopoly that needs government protection is weaker than ever.

Other countries facing declining letter amounts have made reforms．Germany and the Netherlands privatized their national postal companies over a decade ago, and other European countries have followed suit．Britain floated shares of the Royal Mail on its stock exchange in 2013．Some countries, such us Sweden and New Zealand, have not privatized their national postal companies, but they have opened them up to competition.

These reforms have driven efficiency improvements in all of these countries．Additional number of workers have been reduced, productivity has risen and consumers have benefited．Also, note that cost-cutting measures—such as closing tone post offices—are good for both the economy and the environment.

Privatization and competition also encourage new changes．When the USPS monopoly over "extremely urgent" mail was stopped in 1979, we saw an explosion in efficient overnight private delivery by firms such as FedEx.

The government needs to wake up to changing technology, study postal reforms abroad and let businessmen reinvent our out-of-date postal system.

1.What do we know about the USPS?

A．Its great competitor is the delivery firm FedEx.

B．It is an old public service open to competitions.

C．Its employees don't pay federal, state or local taxes.

D．It has complete control of first-class and standard mail.

2.The author mentions some other countries in Paragraph 4 to __________.

A．explain the procedures of reform to the USPS

B．show the advantages of private postal services

C．set some examples for the government to learn from

D．prove the situation is very common around the world

3.The author probably that the USPS __________.

A．needs government’s protection as ever

B．can work together with other businesses

C．must be replaced by international companies

D．should be sold out and become a private service

4.Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?

A．B．

C．D．

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The U. S. Postal Service (USPS) is losing billions of dollars a year. The government company that delivers "small mail" is losing out to email and other types of electronic communication. First-class mail amount fell from a high point of 104 million pieces in 2000 to just 64 million pieces by 2014.

Congress permits the 600.000-empIoyee USPS to hold a monopoly (垄断) over first-class and standard mail. The company pays no federal, state or local taxes; pays no vehicle fees; and is free from many regulations on other businesses. Despite these advantages, the USPS has lost $52 billion since 2007, and will continue losing money without major reforms.

The problem is that Congress is preventing the USPS from reducing costs as its sales decline, and is blocking efforts to end Saturday service and close unneeded post office locations. USPS also has a costly union-dominated workforce that slows the introduction of new ideas or methods down. USPS workers earn significantly higher payment than comparable private-sector workers. The answer is to privatize the USPS and open postal markets to competition. With the rise of the Internet, the argument that mail is a natural monopoly that needs government protection is weaker than ever.

Other countries facing declining letter amounts have made reforms Germany and the Netherlands privatized their national postal companies over a decade ago, and other European countries have followed suit. Britain floated shares of the Royal Mail on its stock exchange in 2013. Some countries, such us Sweden and New Zealand, have not privatized their national postal companies, but they have opened them up to competition.

These reforms have driven efficiency improvements in all of these countries. Additional number of workers have been reduced, productivity has risen and consumers have benefited. Also, note that cost-cutting measures—such as closing tone post offices—are good for both the economy and the environment.

Privatization and competition also encourage new changes. When the USPS monopoly over "extremely urgent" mail was stopped in 1979, we saw an explosion in efficient overnight private delivery by firms such as FedEx.

The government needs to wake up to changing technology, study postal reforms abroad and let businessmen reinvent our out-of-date postal system.

1.What do we know about the USPS?

A. Its great competitor is the delivery firm FedEx.

B. It is an old public service open to competitions.

C. Its employees don't pay federal, state or local taxes.

D. It has complete control of first-class and standard mail.

2.The author mentions some other countries in Paragraph 4 to __________.

A. explain the procedures of reform to the USPS

B. show the advantages of private postal services

C. set some examples for the government to learn from

D. prove the situation is very common around the world

3.The author probably that the USPS __________.

A. needs government’s protection as ever

B. can work together with other businesses

C. must be replaced by international companies

D. should be sold out and become a private service

4.Which of the following shows the development of ideas in this passage?

A. B.

C. D.

I: Introduction　　　　　　　 CP: Central point P: Point

Sp: Sub-point (次要点)　　 C: Conclusion

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Why do some people feel obliged to do the craziest things, while most of us are happy to sit on the sofa and watch their exploits on TV? Robin Styles ponders(考虑)this question.

Generally, we love to watch someone's bravery and drama--a single person against the wilds of nature, testing their endurance beyond belief. And our pleasure is greater because we live a comfortable and increasingly risk-free life, where the greatest test of endurance is getting to work through the rush hour. 1.However, there are countless ways to test the limits of your endurance, if you should wish to do so, by attempting something unpleasant, uncomfortable or just plain dangerous.

American Lynne Cox swims in sub-zero temperatures through the planet's most dangerous oceans wearing only a swimsuit--for fun! According to Lynne, there is always something driving her on. At age 9, when she was swimming in an outdoor pool one day, a violent storm blew up, but she refused to get out of the pool. Something make her carry on. Then she realized that, as the water got colder and rougher, she was actually getting faster and warmer, and she was really enjoying it. At age 14, she broke her first endurance record. Years later, experts discovered that Lynne has a totally even layer of body fat, like a seal. 2..

The famous British explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, has led many major expeditions (远征) in the extreme cold, including walking right round the Arctic Circle. He has also led expeditions in the extreme heat, and discovered the Lost City of Ubar in the Omani desert. 3.Sir Fiennes has said, "If I am getting sick, I find a very powerful way of conquering it is to know that my father would have definitely done it."

4.There is probably no such thing as a "normal" adventurer. Unsurprisingly, risk-takers tend to be single-minded and unusually determined people who hate the stability and routine that most people prefer. They tend to take risks for the "fun" of it. The excitement becomes addictive, and they want more and more of it. Ordinary life seems boring in comparison.

A. She is perfectly made for doing what she does, it seems.

B. Adventurers are clearly different from the rest of us.

C What she did was really beyond our imagination.

D. It seems that many adventurers spend their lives trying to live up to the image of a parent.

E. And most of us would prefer it to remain that way.

F. Many adventurers have amazed the world with their extraordinary skills.

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Did you know that spending a few dollars on a bottle of salad dressing could help children with serious illnesses enjoy a week at summer camp? It’s true, 1. Newman’s Own.

In December 1980, Paul Newman, a famous American film actor, and his friend A. E.Hotchner made gallons of salad dressing to give to family and friends as gifts. Their friends loved it and wanted more, so Hotchner and Newman made more. But this time they decided to sell the test, as a result of 2. Newman’s Own was born.

By the end of 1982, the first year of production, profits 3. (reach) $400,000.Since 4. Newman nor Hotchner needed money. Newman said, “Let’s give it all away to 5. needs it.” Over the years, Newman’s Own added more and more products. Towards the end of 2008, more than 40 products were being sold, and all of the profits went to charity, more than $265 million worth as of April 2009.

The profits 6. (donate) to various charities, but the one closest to Newman’s heart is the Hole in the Wall Gang camp, 7. (establish) in 1988. This special camp is for seriously ill children. For one week, children at this camp 8. forget about their illnesses and enjoy 9.. Medical needs are taken care of, and since they are all sick,the children don’t have to feel “different.” It’s all paid for through people 10. (buy) salad dressing — a small price for such a great reward.

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Over the past 10 years, Huawei has invested a total of 4 billion U.S. dollars in 5G, ______ it a leader in 5G chips, products and networks.

A.making B.to make C.make D.made

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It’s really unwise of some teenagers from low-income families to spend a large sum of money on Apple products ______ they could buy other cheaper brands.

A. unless   B. when    C. so that  D. in case

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Do you know the UK government has1.(successful) passed a law banning branding on packs of cigarettes? That means tobacco manufacturers will be forced2.(pack) their cigarettes in plain packets.

The motivation behind this3.(decide) is to make smoking less appealing to people, especially children.

A similar law4.was passed in Australia in 2012 has resulted5.a fall in smoking rates from 15.1% to 12.8% for people aged 14.

As of January 2015, 22% of adult men and 17% of adult women smoke in Great Britain. The possibility of smoking in the UK increases with age so that by 15 years of age 8% of school children6.(be) regular smokers. Children, it is thought, will be less attracted to cigarettes7.(sell) in unbranded boxes.

Smoking is one of8.biggest causes of preventable deaths in England. Every year about 80,000 die and over 450,0009.(send) to hospital due to smoking. This places a large strain on the health service and is also a factor in why the government would like to prevent people from10.(take) up smoking or help them quit.

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Here is some advice on food shopping. Generally speaking, each family spends about one-sixth of its income on food. Because food is expensive, it is important to spend money wisely_____　　　　 you shop.

A careful shopper can prepare nourishing (有营养的) and tasty meals inexpensively. Here are some suggestions to help you________better.

Buy only the food you need. There are several ways to avoid buying________food. First, _____a shopping list before you go to the store. Then, when you are at the store,_______　 your list carefully. ________, do not go shopping if you are hungry. When you are hungry, foods look very tasty and you want to buy more than you need.________, go shopping alone if you can. If you shop with your young children, they often ask you to buy unnecessary food like sweets.

When you have a_________, choose the least expensive brand (商标) of a product. There are　 _____ points to remember when you buy canned tomatoes, for example. First, look at the advertisement in the newspaper to see if your supermarket is_________a “special” on canned tomatoes.________this, when you are in the store, you should check the_______for each pound of tomatoes. Sometimes you save money if you buy the larger size can sometimes, however, you do not. Third, remember that a grade A product or a more expensive product is not necessarily more healthful _________a grade B or less expensive product. Grade A tomatoes may look better, ______ all canned tomatoes have the same nutrients.

Shoppers seem to have special_________when they buy fresh fruits and vegetables. There are several things to consider when buying fresh foods. Because fresh foods________ if they are not used, you have to buy the correct amount for the number of people you are serving. Next,_____　 to use fresh foods that are in season because fresh foods are ________ less expensive then. Lastly, choose fruits and vegetables that have a bright, fresh__________. A good colour is often a　　　 _____that the food has a lot of vitamins.

1.A. after　　 B. when　　 C. since　　 D. until

2.A. shop　　 B. prepare　　 C. learn　　 D. spend

3.A. expensive　　 B. cheap　　 C. tasty　　 D. extra

4.A. make　　 B. write　　 C. take　　 D. bring

5.A. observe　　 B. follow　　 C. mind　　 D. notice

6.A. Therefore　　 B. What’s more　　 C. As a result　　 D. On the contrary

7.A. Besides　　 B. Above all　　 C. In a word　　 D. Finally

8.A. collection　　 B. selection　　 C. possibility　　 D. number

9.A. three　　 B. two　　 C. four　　 D. five

10.A. making　　 B. supplying　　 C. carrying　　 D. offering

11.A. Except　　 B. Besides　　 C. Because of　　 D. In spite of

12.A. price　　 B. quantity　　 C. quality　　 D. size

13.A. to　　 B. also　　 C. than　　 D. above

14.A. and　　 B. but　　 C. also　　 D. for

15.A. choices　　 B. interests　　 C. difficulties　　 D. pleasures

16.A. destroy　　 B. go bad　　 C. dry up　　 D. go wrong

17.A. refuse　　 B. offer　　 C. plan　　 D. expect

18.A. especially　　 B. generally　　 C. completely　　 D. fortunately

19.A. look　　 B. root　　 C. colour　　 D. leaf

20.A. sign　　 B. mark　　 C. scene　　 D. luck

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