72. Incomes in the public sector are more attractive because of their　　　　 . 　

A. greater stability　　 B. higher pay　　 C. fewer applications　 D. better reputation 　

71. Professor John Beath’s lectures are　　　　　　 . 　

A. given in a traditional way　　　　　　　　 B. connected with the present situation

C. open to both students and their parents　　　 D. warmly received by economics 　

60. Where can we most probably read this text?　

A. In a personal diary　　　　　　　　 B. In a science report　

C. In a travel magazine　　　　　　　 D. In a geography textbook　

答案　 57.D　 58.B　 59.B　 60.C

Passage 11

(09·山东D篇)

An increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attributed to (归因于)the global economic crisis awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system works. 　

Applications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15% this January, according to UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. A. spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to do economics at A-level were also up. 　

Professor john Beath, the president of the society and a leading lecture at St Andrews University, said his first-year lectures-which are open to students from all departments-were drawing crowds of 400, rather than the usual 250. 　

　“There are a large number of students who are not economics majors, who would like to learn something about it. One of the things I have done this year is to relate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasn’t traditionally done. ” He added.　 　

University applications rose 7% last year. But there were rises above average in several subjects. Nursing saw a 15% jump, with people’s renewed interest in caters in the pubic sector(部门), which are seen as more secure in economic crisis. 　

A. recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain. 　

Zack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said: “It’s possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be a generation that’s financially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty.”

59. One of the things that make Fiji a tourist attraction is　

A. its comfortable hotels　

B. its good weather all year round　

C. its exciting football matches　

D. its religious beliefs　

58. What does the text tell us about Fijian people? 　

A. They invented “Fiji time” for visitors　

B. They stick to a traditional way of lift　

C. They like to travel from place to place　

D. They love taking adventures abroad　

57. Where is the international airport of Fiji?　

A. In Suva　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. In Sydney　　　

C. On the island of Vatoa　　　　　　　　　　 D. On the island of Viti Levu　

56. How does the author seem to feel about the future of newspapers?　

A. Satisfied　　　 B. Hopeful　

C. Worried　　　 D. Surprised　

答案　 53.B　 54.D　 55.A　 56.C

Passage 11

(09·全国ⅡE篇)

It's only 4 hours flying time from Sydney, but a world away. What better place to rest than a country where the only place people hurry is on the football field and things are done in "Fiji time"?　

Viti Lev-Great Fiji-is the largest island. Here you'll find the capital Suva and the international airport at Nadi Vatoa, on the other hand, is a tiny island in the farthest part of Hiji. Then there are 331 other islands, many of them with places to stay. 　

With less than a million people living on islands, you'll never feel crowded　 And with a climate(气候)that changes only for five degrees between seasons, there’s never a bad time to come. 　

From cities to villages, from mountains to beaches, from water sports to wooden artworks, Fiji can give you more adventures and special experiences than you could find almost any where in the world. 　

Whenever you come , wherever you go ,you’re sure to see some unforgettable events , From war dances to religious (宗教的) songs. From market days to religious days. It's not just staged　 for tourists; it's still a part of everyday life in Fiji And any one of us can enjoy Fiji's spirit by being part of the traditional (传统的) sharing of yaqona-a drink made from the root of a Fiji plant　

So why not join us for the experience of a lifetime?　

55. Which of the following found a new way for its development?　

A. The Washington Post　　　　　 B. The Guardian　

C. The New York Times.　　　　　 D. New England Courant　

54. What can we infer about the newspaper editors?　

A. They often accept readers' suggestions　

B. They care a lot about each other's health. 　

C. They stop doing business with advertisers. 　

D. They face great difficulties in their business. 　

53. What can we learn about the New England Curran?　

A. It is mainly about the stock market. 　

B. It marks the beginning of the American newspaper. 　

C. It remains a successful newspaper in America. 　

D. It comes articles by political leaders.