59. Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because B) concentrated contributed 60. Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders wh O)prediction Directions There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or finished statements D)can provide an answer to the problems of their people For each af them there are four choices marked 4). B) C) ard D). You should decide o the best choice. 61. The author concludes that historical changes would Questions 57 to 61 are based on the foll Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to C) take place if there were heroes to lead the people uestion our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask what is a hero? 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Although heroes may come from different cultures, they accept Jobs af unfair ) generally process certain inspir ing characteristies 3) probably sha weaknesses of ordinary people Economie theory predicts the results of economie decisions such as decisions about farm production, rent control lun wage. The predictions may be correct only if " other things are equal". Economists do not agree on of D)all unknowingly attract a large number of agree on the value of different decisions. Some ists support a s8. According to the passage, heroes are compared to high- particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there transfor mers in thar economic questions they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles D)they can make people feel stronger and more confident worry those who rent apartments as homes C) increase the profits of landlords D)encourage landlords to invest in building apartmentA) needy B) concentrated C) disturbance D) hollowed E) concerned F) play G) critical H) beforehand I) significant J) contributed K) dressing L) special M) originated N) general O) prediction Section B Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice. Passage One Questions 57 to 61 are based on the following passage. Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all begin to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero? Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people. A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and a community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame. Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high voltage transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people. The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would be heroes is what or whom do they serve. What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant? Heroes are cantalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountain top. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., we might still have segregated buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for large scale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless. 57. Although heroes may come from different cultures, they _______ . A) generally process certain inspiring characteristics B) probably share some weaknesses of ordinary people C) are often influenced by previous generations D) all unknowingly attract a large number of fans 58. According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that _______ . A) they have a vision from the mountaintop B) they have a warm feelings and emotions C) they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles D) they can make people feel stronger and more confident 59. Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because _______ . A) they are popular only among certain groups of people B) their performances do not improve their fans morally C) their primary concern is their own financial interests D) they are not clear about the principles they should follow 60. Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who _______ . A) are good at demonstrating their charming characters B) can move the masses with their forceful speeches C) are capable of meeting all challenges and hardships D) can provide an answer to the problems of their people 61.The author concludes that historical changes would ________ . A) be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities B) not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrifices C) take place if there were heroes to lead the people D) produce leaders with attractive personalities Questions 62 to 66 are based on the following passage. In cities with rent control, the city government sets the maximum rent that a landlord can charge for an apartment. Supporters of rent control argue that it protects people who are living in apartments. Their rent cannot increase; therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore, they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent-controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city. Some theorists argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled, low-paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may hire fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. The price, which is the wage that employers must pay, increases. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers that employers want decreases. Thus, critics claim, an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage. Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their dignity. Because of the law, workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages. Economic theory predicts the results of economic decisions such as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be correct only if “other things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of different decisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions. 62. There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may _______. A) cause a shortage of apartments B) worry those who rent apartments as homes C) increase the profits of landlords D) encourage landlords to invest in building apartment 3-4 下 装 订 线 上 装 订 线