The World Trade Organization (WTO) founded on January 1, 1994, aims to encourage international trade to flow as freely as possible, making sure that trade agreements are respected and that any disputes (争端) can be settled.
In the five years since its founding, the WTO has become well-known as one of the world’s most powerful economic organizations, taking its place alongside the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
The system of global rules for international trade, however, dates back half a century to 1948 when the General Agreement on Tariffs (关税) and Trade (GATT) was formed after World War II.
As time went by it became clear that the GATT had two major drawbacks—the limited areas of trade it covered, and the lack of an effective system to settle disputes.
After seven years of trade talks ending in 1994. the so-called Uruguay Round finally gave birth to the WTO, complete with an effective system to settle disputes and new rules covering trade in services and intellectual property (知识产权).
Even after seven years of talks and 22500 pages of agreements there were still problems, especially the difficult-to-deal-with areas of agriculture and services.
The WTO. with its head office in Geneva, has 135 members with 30 more waiting to join.
1.Compared with the GATT, the WTO _____.
A.can do better to settle disputes in more areas of international trade
B.got its members to sign the agreements more easily
C.has got too many areas of international trade to deal with to work effectively
D.didn’t pay enough attention to services and intellectual property
2.In the new century the WTO will _____.
A.take the place of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund
B.have new rules covering trade in services and intellectual property
C.make complete new rules in every area of international trade
D.have more members and do much more to settle more problems
3.The underlined word “drawbacks” probably means _____.
A.weak points B.changes C.strong points D.improvements
4.The best title for the passage is _____.
A.WTO—Another Name for GATT
B.WTO—an International Service Organization
C.WTO—One of the World’s Strongest Economic Organizations
D.WTO—the World’s Most Powerful Economic Organization
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
The World Trade Organization (WTO) founded on January 1, 1994, aims to encourage international trade to flow as freely as possible, making sure that trade agreements are respected and that any disputes (争端) can be settled.
In the five years since its founding, the WTO has become well-known as one of the world’s most powerful economic organizations, taking its place alongside the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
The system of global rules for international trade, however, dates back half a century to 1948 when the General Agreement on Tariffs (关税) and Trade (GATT) was formed after World War II.
As time went by it became clear that the GATT had two major drawbacks—the limited areas of trade it covered, and the lack of an effective system to settle disputes.
After seven years of trade talks ending in 1994. the so-called Uruguay Round finally gave birth to the WTO, complete with an effective system to settle disputes and new rules covering trade in services and intellectual property (知识产权).
Even after seven years of talks and 22500 pages of agreements there were still problems, especially the difficult-to-deal-with areas of agriculture and services.
The WTO. with its head office in Geneva, has 135 members with 30 more waiting to join.
1.Compared with the GATT, the WTO _____.
A.can do better to settle disputes in more areas of international trade
B.got its members to sign the agreements more easily
C.has got too many areas of international trade to deal with to work effectively
D.didn’t pay enough attention to services and intellectual property
2.In the new century the WTO will _____.
A.take the place of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund
B.have new rules covering trade in services and intellectual property
C.make complete new rules in every area of international trade
D.have more members and do much more to settle more problems
3.The underlined word “drawbacks” probably means _____.
A.weak points B.changes C.strong points D.improvements
4.The best title for the passage is _____.
A.WTO—Another Name for GATT
B.WTO—an International Service Organization
C.WTO—One of the World’s Strongest Economic Organizations
D.WTO—the World’s Most Powerful Economic Organization
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According to an April 8 report from WTO, world trade is expected to fall _______13 to 32 percent in 2020 due to the disruption of CO VID-19.
A.to B.in C.by D.of
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① On Friday, January 14, 2005, my cousin, Kara Rose, came into the world. ② She looked perfectly healthy from the outside, but on the inside, the doctors had failed to discover a serious problem. ③ She often had trouble breathing and then turned blue. ④ The doctors found that Kara had been born without part of her heart. ⑤ They didn’t think she would live long enough to leave the hospital. ⑥ When she was four days old, she had her first operation. ⑦ My family stayed together during this hard time, hoping everything would turn out for the best.
Kara’s strength and determination to live were strong. Eventually, she could go home. We all waited patiently for new technology that could give Kara a new heart. When she was eighteen months old, her parents took her to a famous surgeon who performed a series of operations. There was no guarantee she would make it through the operation, but she succeeded.
Kara grew stronger every day, and it was not long before she was well enough to be around people. She had an amazing character and always wore a sweet smile. When she fell asleep against my body, happy and content, I realized how valuable life really is. As I took her in my arms with her warm breath against my neck, I decided to live every day of my life to the fullest.
This child, who is 15 years younger than I, has gone through more suffering and pain than I ever have. I admire her strength and determination. Kara has taught me that no matter how bad things seem, they can work out in the end. Knowing this small, beautiful child has made me a stronger person, I now believe that difficulty can be beaten.
1.Kara often had trouble breathing because ________.
A. she didn’t stay long enough in the hospital
B. the doctors failed to discover the problem
C. she was born with an incomplete heart
D. her first operation was not successful
2.Which of the following statements is true?
A. Kara’s determination helped her get through.
B. The new technology gave the family the hope to live on.
C. Kara eventually recovered at the age of 15.
D. Doctors were confident in the success of her operation.
3.The writer wants to tell us that _______.
A. younger people often suffer more pain
B. strong-will helps defeat difficulties
C. experienced doctors can make miracles
D. medical technology is developing fast
4.Where should the sentence in the box be added in Paragraph 1?
I was also anxiously hoping the doctors would be able to make her life longer. |
A. After Sentence ①. B. After Sentence ③.
C. After Sentence ⑤. D. After Sentence ⑦.
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World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948.Each year a theme is selected for World Health Day that highlights a priority area of public health concern in the world.
The theme for 2013 is high blood pressure.
High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes(中风).If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure can also cause blindness, irregularities of the heartbeat and heart failure.The risk of developing these complications is higher in the presence of other risk factors such as diabetes(糖尿病).One in three adults worldwide has high blood pressure and this increases with age, from 1 in 10 people in their 20s and 30s to 5 in 10 people in their 50s.High blood pressure is most common in some low-income countries in Africa, with over 40% of adults in many African countries thought to be affected.
However, high blood pressure is both preventable and treatable.In some developed countries, prevention and treatment of it has brought about a reduction in deaths from heart disease.The risk of developing high blood pressure can be reduced by: reducing salt intake; eating a balanced diet; avoiding harmful use of alcohol; taking regular physical activity; keeping a healthy body weight; and avoiding tobacco use.
The final and most important goal of World Health Day 2013 is to reduce heart attacks and strokes, which includes as follows:
1.to raise awareness of the causes and consequences of high blood pressure;
2.to provide information on how to prevent high blood pressure
3.to encourage adults to check their blood pressure and to follow the advice of health-care professionals.
1.High blood pressure can cause medical problems like_____.
A.heart diseases, strokes and blindness.
B.strokes, heart failure and diabetes.
C.heart attacks, blindness and diabetes.
D.heart troubles, strokes and cancers.
2.Who are most likely to be affected by high blood pressure?
A.Those who are in their 20s.
B.Those who are in their 30s.
C.Those who are in their 40s.
D.Those who are in their 50s.
3.Which of the following can NOT reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure?
A.Less salt intake. B.Putting on weight.
C.Regular exercise. D.No smoking.
4.The text is mainly about______.
A.the theme for World Health Day 2013.
B.the causes of high blood pressure.
C.the treatment of heart attacks and strokes.
D.how to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
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World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. Each year a theme is selected for World Health Day that highlights a priority area of public health concern in the world.
The theme for 2013 is high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes(中风). If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure can also cause blindness, irregularities of the heartbeat and heart failure. The risk of developing these complications is higher in the presence of other risk factors such as diabetes(糖尿病). One in three adults worldwide has high blood pressure and this increases with age, from 1 in 10 people in their 20s and 30s to 5 in 10 people in their 50s. High blood pressure is most common in some low-income countries in Africa, with over 40% of adults in many African countries thought to be affected.
However, high blood pressure is both preventable and treatable. In some developed countries, prevention and treatment of it has brought about a reduction in deaths from heart disease. The risk of developing high blood pressure can be reduced by: reducing salt intake; eating a balanced diet; avoiding harmful use of alcohol; taking regular physical activity; keeping a healthy body weight; and avoiding tobacco use.
The final and most important goal of World Health Day 2013 is to reduce heart attacks and strokes, which includes as follows:
1.to raise awareness of the causes and consequences of high blood pressure;
2.to provide information on how to prevent high blood pressure
3.to encourage adults to check their blood pressure and to follow the advice of health-care professionals.
1.High blood pressure can cause medical problems like_____.
A.heart diseases, strokes and blindness B.strokes, heart failure and diabetes
C.heart attacks, blindness and diabetes D.heart troubles,strokes and cancers
2.Who are most likely to be affected by high blood pressure?
A.Those who are in their 20s B.Those who are in their 30s
C.Those who are in their 40s D.Those who are in their 50s
3.Which of the following can NOT reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure?
A.Less salt intake B.Putting on weight C.Regular exercise D.No smoking
4.The text is mainly about______.
A.the theme for World Health Day 2013 B.the causes of high blood pressure
C.the treatment of heart attacks and strokes D.how to reduce the risk of high blood pressure
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With China ________ in the world trade more frequently, the world economy is developing more rapidly and steadily.
A.participating B.to participate C.participated D.being participated
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The World Health Organization recently reported that the number of cases of tuberculosis(TB) has been abating since 2006 . Also, fewer people are dying from TB. But a study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, says smoking could threaten this progress.
Nearly twenty percent of all people use tobacco, and millions of non-smokers get sick from breathing the smoke. The new study predicts that smoking will produce an additional thirty-four million TB deaths by 2024.
Efforts to control the spread of TB have mainly focused on finding and treating infections. Fewer efforts have been made to understand the causes. Dr Anthony Fauci is the director of the United States National Institute of Allergy and Infectious diseases. He said, “Despite our control efforts, we still have more than a million people each year dying from TB and millions of people getting infected; we realize it’s still a very important problem. So we have to do the practical thing and we have to do the fundamental research things at the same time. ”
Smoking does not cause TB; bacteria cause the infection. But the study says smoking affects the nervous system in a way that makes an inactive case of TB more likely to develop into an active one. Stanton Glantz is the director of the University of California’s Centre for Tobacco Control Research and Education and an author of the new study. He says it shows that TB cannot be controlled unless tobacco use is controlled. He said, “It increases the number of people who will get TB by about seven percent.”
The study is described as the first to identify a direct link between tobacco use and rates of TB infection and death. Professor Glantz says the results should guide those creating health policies and TB control efforts. He said, “If you want to control the infectious disease of TB, you have to control the tobacco industry and the tobacco industry’s efforts to increase tobacco use, particularly in developing countries where TB is a big problem.”
1.What would be the beat title for this passage?
A.Scientists try to find the causes of TB deaths.
B.Study shows smoking is harmful to our health.
C.Study links smoking to millions of TB deaths.
D.Scientists pay more attention to TB deaths than before.
2.What does the underlined word “abating” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A.Responding B.Surviving. C.Rising. D.Falling.
3. What would Dr Anthony Fauci probably agree with?
A.More efforts are needed to find the causes of TB infections.
B.TB infections are no longer a serious problem.
C.Few efforts have been put into the work of treating TB infections.
D.The practical and the fundamental research cannot be done together at present.
4.It is implied in the passage that ____________.
A.it is not very hard to control TB
B.smoking indirectly leads to TB
C.an inactive case of TB is deadly
D.people cannot blame smoking for TB
高二英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children that works to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Our founder Eglantyne Jebb drafted the “Declaration of the Rights of the Child” in 1922 which was adopted by the League of Nations in 1924.
Save the Children works to bring about a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
Our Approach:
Save the Children actively works with the communities, the State governments and the national government to bring lasting changes for children by:
Providing them with immunisation (免疫) and nutrition.
Ensuring that they have a chance to join formal school.
Exposing and preventing exploitative child labour practices and running prevention programs.
During emergencies, we provide emergency supplies as well to ensure that children are protected in safe places as well to continue schooling.
We cannot do this without your support. Please contribute by choosing an amount below.
Rs. 20,000 can provide Child Friendly Space for 50 children ensuring that they receive Psycho-Social and Educational support.
Rs. 10,000 can provide hygiene kits and house-hold cooking utensils (厨房用具) for 4 families affected by emergencies.
Rs. 5,000 can provide education kits and uniforms for 5 under-privileged (贫困的) children who have lost belongings in an emergency.
Rs. 2,500 can provide a hygiene kits and house-hold cooking utensils for a family during an emergency.
You will receive your Tax Exemption Certificate (免税证明) within 12 days of making a donation.
1.What is the main purpose of writing the passage?
A.To introduce the organization to readers.
B.To raise awareness of children’s living conditions.
C.To draw public attention to educating children.
D.To persuade more people to donate to the organization.
2.Save the Children is an organization ______.
A.founded in 1922 by Eglantyne Jebb
B.joining the League of Nations in 1924
C.only cooperating with the local government
D.concerning children’s physical and mental health
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Save the Children will provide cooking utensils for 4 families with a 2500 RS donation.
B.Providing help during emergencies is a most important part of the work of Save the Children.
C.Save the Children will reply to donors within 12 days of making their donation.
D.Child Friendly Space is a formal school for children to receive social and psychological education.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Architect Daniel Libeskind is the designer of such global landmarks as New York's One World Trade Center and Berlin's Jewish Museum. In his new book, he reviews his life's work and its inspirations — including these books.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll. I love Lewis Carroll; he's a total genius (天才). His two classic works are children's books for grown-ups because they show aspects of the creative mind that we all have but seldom use in adulthood. Inspired by Carroll, I make a habit of trying to learn seven amazing things before breakfast.
Ulysses by James Joyce. Joyce once said that if Dublin were destroyed, you could recreate the entire city from this novel. You can't do urban planning without Ulysses because it is a labyrinth (迷宫) you can never leave.
In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust. Proust's great novel is really a book of reflections about how architecture — our living spaces — creates a blueprint (蓝图) for our dreams, our desires, our emotions, and our memories. Where we have lived, what we have eaten, and what kind of cups we use — all of those aspects are examined here in minute detail.
Emily Dickinson's Herbarium by Emily Dickinson. From childhood onward, Dickinson collected, pressed, and classified the plants she grew in her garden in Amherst. Through the pictures in this book, you can see how her poetry — all her symbols, all her metaphors (隐喻), the colors she mentions — mirrors nature. You don't even have to read her poetry to see what a great artist she was.
1.Which of the following books is set in Dublin?
A.Ulysses. B.In Search of Lost Time.
C.Through the Looking-Glass. D.Emily Dickinson's Herbarium.
2.Whose book has pictures of various plants?
A.James Joyce's. B.Emily Dickinson's.
C.Marcel Proust's. D.Lewis Carroll's.
3.What can be learned about the books mentioned in the text?
A.They are all novels. B.They are written for children.
C.They offer inspirations for Daniel Libeskind. D.They focus on the power of nature.
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World Wrestling Entertainment is the largest professional wrestling organization in North America. It was called World Wrestling Federation until it changed its name because of a legal dispute. Its more than one hundred wrestlers fight each other in competitive matches that are written and practiced before they are performed.
Professional wrestlers are athletes but act as entertainers. They are not seeking athletic records, but instead want to excite an audience. To do this, they use unusual names and wear special clothing during wrestling matches. These wrestlers include the Stone Cold Stunner and the Undertaker.
Most professional wrestling matches are between two men or two women. They fight inside an area called a ring that is separated from the audience by ropes. Each match continues until one wrestler forces the other's shoulders to the floor and holds them there for a count of three. Most World Wrestling Entertainment matches continue for only about four to seven minutes.
An organization official called a promoter decides before the match who will win. But who wins and who loses is not the important thing in professional wrestling. The important thing is that the audience enjoys the pretend fight. Some wrestlers rarely win, but continue to be popular.
Not all wrestling matches are between two people. Some are called tag team matches and involve teams of two, three or four wrestlers. Another kind of match is called a battle royal. It involves thirty to sixty wrestlers competing against each other. A wrestler loses when he or she is thrown out of the ring. The winner is the last wrestler still standing.
1.Why did World Wrestling Federation change its name?
A.Because audience didn’t like it. |
B.Because maybe there was another name similar to it. |
C.Because they wanted their name more unusual. |
D.Because the name was out of date. |
2. Professional wrestlers’ main aim is to _______.
A.excite the audience | B.make a record |
C.win a prize | D.win the match |
3. As a whole, the third paragraph is _______.
A.entertaining | B.descriptive | C.instructive | D.persuasive |
4. Which of the following statements is right according to the passage?
A.All professional wrestling matches are between two men or two women. |
B.The wrestler who loses the match will lose popularity. |
C.Wrestlers usually wear special clothing to look funny. |
D.A wrestler who is thrown out of the ring will lose the match in all wrestling matches. |
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