Many of the world’s countries have reached or are approaching zero population growth (ZPG) ．Nearly all such lands are economically well developed．They include much of Europe(including Russia)，the United States，Canada，Japan．and Australia．As the rate of natural increase(RNI)declines，two things happen．First，the population begins to decline if the loss is not balanced by immigration．Second，a country’s population ages because there are fewer births．
Is achieving ZPG good or bad? What happens when a country’s population begins to drop? Many people，after all，believe that population decline is a good thing．But is it good for everyone? Does everyone agree?
An aging population can create many problems．Senior citizens require more health care and medical attention．Rather than paying into retirement programs，they begin to draw from their pensions．In the US，the Social Security program，according to many experts，will be used up by 2018．It will pay out more money than it takes in．Additionally, a great number of jobs go begging in search of people willing or entry。level positions that pay low wages．With an able to do them．Many of these jobs are aging population，who will fill them? At the other extreme，some positions require a large number of training and highly specialized skills．Who will fill these positions as retirees leave the workforce?
The answer to the problem of declining and aging population is simple：increased migration．Today many people，particularly those from less developed countries，are migrating in search of employment．Many are willing to take jobs that cannot(or will not) be filled by the domestic population．Others are well educated and highly skilled．Both groups contribute to a country’s economy progress in many ways．Further, they add to the richness of a country’s culture．Of greatest importance，perhaps，is the fact that they have become absolutely necessary to the economy of many lands．As you can see，for many countries and for most immigrants，migration is a win—win situation．In the writer’s view，which of the following statements is TRUE?
| A．Not everyone agrees that achieving ZPG is absolutely good． |
| B．Achieving ZPG is every country’s aim in spite of its side effects． |
| C．Achieving ZPG is bad for senior citizens． |
| D．Achieving ZPG is good for employment． |
According to the passage，the best way to solve the problem of declining and aging population is ．
| A．to improve the health care system | B．to increase RNI |
| C．to increase employment | D．to increase migration |
The underlined words “the domestic population’’ can be replaced by ．
| A．people within the country | B．people from developing countries |
| C．people without a college education | D．people living abroad |
The main idea of the last paragraph is
| A．the advantages of increased migration |
| B．the problem of declining and aging population |
| C．how to increase migration |
| D．some ways to enrich a country’s culture |
Now that the recession（经济衰退）is most likely over, it,s time to start looking at which companies, institutions, and individuals developed well during this unpleasant period. In the downturn that began in December 2007, the recession ruined the wealthiest consumer markets—the united States, Europe, Japan—there were very few safe shelters. But some countries, such as Peru, managed to grow right through the global recession. And some companies arranged their business so that they resisted the contraction and benefited from the trends affecting their industry. Some even managed to bring more business.
Chief among the Great Recession’s winners is McDonald,s. McDonald,s sales growth in 2008 was greater than in 2006 and 2007. While many restaurants reduced their business operation, it opened nearly 600 stores in 2008. And the chain has achieved same-store sales growth in each of 2009,s first seven months.
In 2008, after a decade of severely trading up to higher quality consumer goods and services, Americans began to trade down with a vengeance（报复）. McDonald,s, which has 44 percent of its 32,000 stores in the United States, was set up to profit from trading down in two ways. First, in a recession, people eat out less and at home more frequently. And when they eat out, they eat at cheaper places. McDonald,s is so cheap, efficient, and convenient that it was a practical alternative to casual restaurants like Ruby Tuesday.
In the United States, McDonald,s may be a cheap source of calories in food. In other parts of the world, McDonald,s is an appealing brand, identified with middle-class, westernized consumerism. Much of the world, such as China, India, is still not developed for the Golden Arches. Coincidentally, these are the right places where its business has continued to grow during the global recession. While it faces operational challenges in markets, McDonald,s has benefited form a weakening dollar and rising incomes in Asia.
The question now for investors（投资者）is whether McDonald,s can survive the recovery. When people feel better-off, will they still stop by? The growth in same-store sales in the United States has come down a little in recent months. And there,s a rising amount of the population that has grown accustomed to eating healthier and better. Going forward, McDonald,s may face larger cultural barriers in the United States than in China.
64．From the passage we can infer that in the recession.
A．the developing countries grew wealthier
B．the rich countries became unable to recover 
C．the Western companies suffered a great loss
D．the opportunities were brought as well as challenges
65．McDonald,s managed to remain popular in the recession mainly because of .
A．its good operation B．the American food culture
C．its low price and convenience D．the weak value of dollars
66．The underlined word “contraction” in Paragraph I means .
A．formal written agreement B．influence on industry
C．disappointing management D．process of reduced trade
67．What can be the best title for this passage?
A．Who Won the Recession
B．Who Traded down in the Recession
C．How Western Business Survived the Recession
D．How McDonald‘s Kept Growing after the Recession
Sri Lanka is known as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and it is easy to see why. This little country never fails to please visitors.
Arrive
The national airline is Sri Lankan Airlines, which flies from Colombo to London and a couple of other European cities. The country,s main airport is Colombo Bandaranaike, located 29km north of the capital city.
Best visiting-time
The best time to visit Sri Lanka’s southern beaches is from November to April. So by going early in the season, you’ll get the best weather. Also in November, Deepavali, known as “Diwali” or the “Festival of Lights”, is Sri Lanka,s main religious festival, celebrated throughout the country.
See
There is plenty to see in Sri Lanka. The ancient capital cities of Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura are worth seeing, and so are many outstanding ruins. Other mustsees are the rock fortress (要塞) of Sigiriya, towering over the jungle as far as the eye can see, and Dambulla,s cave temple, the country,s largest and best preserved. Both are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Kandy is a picturesque town, which was the last stronghold of the Kandyan Kings. Today it is a cultural relic centre where old customs, arts, and crafts remain.
Do Sri Lanka owns about 1,600 km of beautiful palm-shaded beaches as well as warm, pure seas and colorful coral reefs. You can explore the underwater world, and surfing and diving are available too. Away from the shore, wildlife is a big draw for Sri Lanka, and Yala National Park is one of the best places in the word to see wild animals including leopards (豹) and elephants.
Taste
Sri Lanka is celebrated for its excellent food, with a particular emphasis on fresh fruit and vegetables on menus everywhere. Fish and seafood are a big part of the local diet.
Did you know? Sri Lanka is known for its tea, but it is also the world ’s largest producer and exporter of cinnamon(肉桂).
60. Which of the following is a cultural relic centre of Sri Lanka?
A. Kandy. B. Anuradhapura. C. Polonnaruwa. D. Colombo.
61.If you want to know something about “Diwali”, you’ d better go there in .
A. September. B. October. C. November. D. May.
62. We learn from the passage that Sri Lanka .
A. is in the Pacific Ocean B. is famous for its excellent food
C. is the world,s largest producer of tea D. has only flights to London
63. The author wrote the article in order to .
A. introduce the picturesque landscape of Sri Lanka
B. let readers know what is famous for in Sri Lanka
C. make Sri Lanka well known throughout the world
D. let people get more travel information about Sri Lanka
第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
How can we get rid of garbage? Do we have enough energy sources to meet our future energy needs?
These are two important questions that many people are asking today. Some people think that men might be able to solve both problems at the same time. They suggest using garbage as an energy source.
For a long time people buried garbage or dumped it on empty land. Now, empty land is scarce. But more and more garbage is produced each year. But garbage can be a good fuel to use. The things in garbage do not look like coal, petroleum, or natural gas; but they are chemically similar to these fossil fuels. As we use up our fossil-fuel supplies, we might be able to use garbage as an energy source.
Burning garbage is not a new idea. Some cities in Europe and the United States have been burning garbage for years. The heat that is produced by burning garbage is used to boil water. The steam that is produced is used to make electricity or to heat nearby buildings. In Paris, France, some power plants burn almost 2 million metric tons of the city's garbage each year. The amount of energy produced is about the same as the world produced by burning almost a half million barrels of oil!
But there are problems in using garbage as a fuel. Garbage that burns easily, such as food scraps and paper, must be separated from metals, glass, and other materials that do not burn easily. This separation process is normally costly. Another problem is that burning garbage can pollute the air.
Our fossil fuel supplies are limited. Burning garbage might be one kind of energy source that we can use to help meet our energy needs. This method could also reduce the amount of garbage piling up on the earth.
56. What two problems can be solved by burning garbage?
A. The shortage of energy; Air pollution.
B. The shortage of energy; the shortage of empty land for holding garbage.
C. Air pollution; the shortage of empty land for holding garbage.
D. Air pollution; the shortage of fossil fuel.
57.Which of the following is NOT a result of burning garbage?
A. The heat produced is used to boil water.
B. The steam produced is used to make electricity.
C. The garbage burned is turned into fossil fuels.
D. The steam produced is used to heat buildings.
58.According to the passage. Which of the following four groups of garbage is ready for burning?
A. food scraps and metals B. paper and glass
C. metals and glass D. food scraps and paper
59.What is the general tone of the passage?
A. Critical B. Indifferent C. Supportive D. Anxious
There is nothing else but economy that occupies the minds of Americans at present times of economic crisis（危机）. The statistics on unemployment，housing costs and consumer confidence keep coming and coming，leaving people not just scared to spend money but also very stressed and emotionally exhausted. This stress has an effect on everything，starting with our sleep，mood，physical health，relationships and eating habits.
“Time of economic stress leads to increase rates of depression(忧郁)，”says Dr. Christopher Palmer，director of continuing education at McLean Hospital in Belmont，Massachusetts. “It worsens illness in people who have been constantly depressed. But it also causes new cases of depression. Just the fear of losing one’s job can put people over the edge. ”
And，without any doubt，just depression alone can create a variety of bad health effects.
●Sleep
33 percent of Americans reported that they have lost sleep due to the economic crisis. 26 percent say they are sleeping less than 6 hours per night，which is considered to be at least one hour less than the most favorable 7 to 8 hours recommended by sleep experts.
●Mental health，stress and heart attack
80 percent of Americans reported that last year the economy is a huge source of stress; 49 percent said the situation makes them feel nervous or anxious; 48 percent reported that they feel very sad and have developed depression.
Nearly twice the risk of heart attack or death was found in patients with the highest levels of depression or anxiety. Among those individuals，a 10 percent higher rise of heart attack or death was found in those whose anxiety rose over time.
●Relationships
The chances of violent behavior are nearly 6 times higher for individuals who are left
without a job. Workplace stress can lead to domestic violence.
1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Now Americans don’t dare to spend money.
B. Now all Americans have problems in sleeping.
C. Economy is the most troubling problem for Americans now.
D. Economic crisis has destroyed many American families.
2. How does the economic crisis affect most Americans according to the passage?
A. They sleep fewer than six hours. B. They sleep less tha n the proper amount.
C. Diseases caused by economy make them sleepless. D. They lose sleep at night.
3. If a person is out of work，he might __________. .
A. become more violent B. get divorced C. get rid of workplace stress D. go mad
4. The best title of this passage is probably______________ . .
A. The World Economic Crisis Is Getting Worse
B. Economic Crisis Affects Our Health
C. Economic Crisis Causes Trouble to Sleep
D. Ordinary People Suffer Greatly in Economic Crisis
5.What does the underlined word “favorable” mean?
A. proper B. perfect C. useful D. fashionable
Tianjin Imperial Palace Hotel CLASS: ★★★
The Imperial Palace Hotel (Tianjin Huanggong Fandian) is centrally situated in the business district of Tianjin. The hotel was built in 1923 by a British merchant in impressive oriental design. In 1995 a Sino-Singapore joint-venture worked to refurbish (翻新) the hotel, so that now it features both Oriental and Western styles. The 108 rooms in this three-star hotel include standard, superior, and deluxe rooms and suites, each equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, in- house video, IDD telephone, refrigerators and mini-bar. For the business traveller, there is a business centre that provides equipment for typing, photocopying and faxing and a 24 hour limousine (豪华轿车) service. The hotel has a variety of restaurants, the best of which is the Fragrant Garden that offers a wide range of authentic Thai and Vietnamese dishes, as well as traditional Chinese cuisine (伙食).
Distance from the airport (km): 18
Distance from the railway station (km): 2
ADD: 177, Jiefang Bei Road, Tianjin
TEL: 022-23190888 FAX: 022-23190222
ZIP: 300040
Fujin Hotel CLASS: ★★
The Fujin Hotel (Fujin dajiudian) is located in the center of the city, about 10 minutes drive from the railway station and 45 minutes from the airport. This is a basic two star hotel, which offers standard rooms to suites. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, television, a direct dial phone and fridge.
The hotel has a Chinese restaurant, business center, meeting rooms and bar. This is a basic
hotel which enjoys an excellent location.
Distance from the airport (km): 40
Distance from the railway station(km): 3
ADD: 4 Qingdao Avenue, Jianshe Road, Tianjin
TEL: 022-23138668 FAX: 022-23122808
ZIP: 300040
Homeinns-Tianjin Train Station Inn CLASS: ★★
The hotel has 125 guest rooms including standard rooms, and queen-sized bed rooms. Other facilities are free Internet access, 24-hour hot shower, air conditioner, TV, telephone, and bike rental. The hotel is located near the Hai River, and Heping Road, a commercial street Dahutong and the Food Street.
Distance from the airport (km): 17
Distance from the railway station(km): 5
ADD: No.5 Ziyoudao, Tianjin
TEL: 022-58199388-9 FAX: 022-58199399
ZIP: 300010
Tianlun International Hotel CLASS: ★★★★
The Tianlun International Hotel (Tianlun wanyi dajiudian) is located in the Tianhe District, an ideal destination for business travelers. The hotel is within 50 minutes to the convention center and the airport, and 8 km from both the city center and railway station.This is a five star hotel with many modern facilities. There are 395 rooms, either standard rooms, suites or deluxe suites. All the rooms contain IDD telephones, individual air conditioners, in room safe deposit boxes, satellite TV, Internet access and minibar.This hotel is well equiped for business people. There is a fully equipped business center complete with private meeting rooms, secretarial services, interpretation and translation, facsimile and telex, photocopying, word processing, courier services, Internet and e-mail services. Different conference rooms and other facilities are also available.The restaurants of the hotel offer a variety of domestic and international cuisine. On the Chinese side, there are two restaurants that serve many regional dishes. For those wanting a bit of foreign style cuisine, there is a coffee shop and Japanese Restaurant.
Distance from the airport (km): 40
Distance from the railway station(km): 8
ADD: 172 Linhe Zhong Road, Guangzhou
TEL: 020-83936388 FAX: 020-38824162
ZIP: 510610
1. The four hotels all above have ______ in their rooms.
A. satellite TVs B. air conditioners C. IDD telephones D. mini-bars
2. If you want to stay in a western style hotel, you should go to _________.
A. Tianjin Imperial Palace Hotel B. Tianjin Fujin Hotel
C. Homeinns-Tianjin Train Station Inn D. Tianlun International Hotel
3. You are on a business trip and you want to stay in a hotel which is nearest to the airport. You should call ______ to book a room in advance.
A. 022-23138668 B. 022-23190888 C. 020-83936388 D. 022-58199388-9
4. If you were required to arrange an international business conference in a hotel that provided services and varied cuisine you can go to ______.
A. 4 Qingdao Avenue, Jianshe Road, Tianjin B. No.5 Ziyoudao, Tianjin
C. 172 Linhe Zhong Road, Guangzhou D. 177, Jiefang Bei Road, Tianjin
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C. http://www.chinatravelclub.com/tool/tools-customs.asp
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