The main goal of the World Bank is to fight poverty. But, for almost ten years, the World Bank has also investigated financial crimes by governments and bank officials.
In 1996, former World Bank President James Wolfensohn warned of the need to deal with the “cancer of corruption（腐败）”.
The World Bank defines corruption as offering, giving, receiving or asking for anything of value to influence the action of a public official .For example, a local official may demand that a foreign company pay him money ,or a bribe ,to permit a project to go forward.
The World Bank says corruption is the biggest barrier to development .Corruption hurts the poor people who are supposed to gain from development bank loans and aid.
The World Bank created a group of anti-corruption investigators in 1999.It later became the Department of Institutional Integrity .The bank says the DII has investigated almost two thousand accusations of corruption. The Bank has twenty-two investigators. It spends about ten million dollars each year on anti-corruption measures.
The current. World Bank President was appointed last year. He says he will increase number of investigators and the budget for fighting corruption. He has also suspended loans to India, Kenya, Bangladesh and other nations suspected of corruption.
Reports say some members of the World Bank do not agree with his actions .They say it is not fair to deny the necessity of a loan for purposes such as health care .After all ,only a small proportion of the money is related to corruption.
Critics say the Bank can’t carefully supervise（监督）the loans and projects it finances. The Bank approves about two hundred and forty new projects each year. And it has more than one thousand existing loans, each of which may contain many agreements.
In addition, the World Bank is part of the World Bank Group .It includes the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which has one hundred and eighty-four member nations. In 2004 ,the World Bank Group provided or guaranteed more than $ 2,500,000,000 loans.
1．What’s the main idea of the passage?
A．The World Bank fights the “cancer of corruption”.
B．The main goal of the World Bank is to fight poverty.
C．What is connected with corruption.
D．Corruption is the biggest barrier to development.
2．Which of the following isn’t a way to fight corruption?
A．Establishing a group of anti-corruption investigators.
B．Investigating accusations of corruption.
C．Increasing the budget for fighting corruption.
D．Approving more new projects each year.
3．The current World Bank President .
A．believes loans to India are not enough
B．has been at his post for many years
C．will add more money to fight corruption
D．is supported by every member of the World Bank
4．The last two paragraphs intend to tell us .
A．corruption is hard to deal with since the Bank provides many loans each year
B．The World Bank is the largest bank in the world
C．the World Bank has not provided any loans to India Because of corruption
D．the World Bank should not devoted its energy to fighting corruption
科目：高中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.
The following methods may work best for you.
●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
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● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.
A. Use words, not complete sentences.
B. There are three practical note-taking methods.
C. You must write your notes on separate paper.
D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
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The speed and convenience of modern travel means that destinations that used to take a long time to travel to can now be reached quickly and easily. Even though” faraway” countries may now seem closer thanks to air travel, they may still be different from your home country. 【小题1】 Following are some fundamental rules that will make communication easier, and your trip more enjoyable.
【小题2】 If you don not know the word for something in local language, or can not make yourself understood verbally, try drawing a picture, or pointing to an object.
Avoid topics of conversation that you think may be sensitive. 【小题3】 .Feel free to show interest in the history and customs of the place you are visiting, but don’t ask too many questions about why things are done a certain way; you may offend the local people.
【小题4】 Kissing on the street or in public places is unacceptable behavior and should be avoided. If you are unsure of how to behave, watch the local people and copy them---if they don’t behave in a certain way, you probably shouldn’t either.
Finally, if you are traveling on business, or plan to stay with a host to family, and you wish to take a gift, do some research. 【小题5】 . One of the easiest ways to offend somebody is to give the wrong gift.
Wherever you go in the world, always be tolerant of the local customs. Avoid being critical; try instead to show respect for the values of the country you are in, even if you do not necessarily agree with them
| A．Keep in mind that in many cultures, display affection in public is considered taboo. |
| B．Consider the main lifestyle of the country you plan to visit. |
| C．Never raise your voice in order to make yourself understood. |
| D．If a topic is sensitive in your own culture, it will more than likely be the same in other cultures. |
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you participate in an online class, it is best to think of it as just another class. If you think that you will have less work, less stress, and more time on your hands, think again. Most students work harder in an online class than in a traditional classroom setting.
__1___ However, many students take this flexibility for granted. They will rarely participate in their online classes. This is one of the main reasons why people fail when participating in an online class.
The key to success is time management and organization. Treat this class the same way you would treat a traditional class. ___2___ But, in an online class, the students have to read the text, read the professor’s lecture notes, Participate in online discussion forums, take exams, prepare essays, prepare individual or group assignments,etc. All of these must be done with very little help. So, if you are not self-motivated and disciplined, online learning is probably not for you.
Create a schedule for working on your assignments. Make sure your family members are aware of your schedule so you won’t be bothered during these times. ___3___ Treat those times as you would if you had to physically attend a class.
Be sure you have the Tech Support phone number dandy as well, in case computer problem arise. ___4___ That way, you won’t miss any assignments or deadlines due to technical difficulties.
___5___ If you have some emergencies, you could end up missing a deadline and lowering your grade. Make sure you know your professor’s policy for accepting late assignments. Be sure to read comments given to you by your professor and always ask for help if you need it. These tips will help you to succeed in your online course.
A．People can attend online classes at any time.
B．No matter what happens, stick to your schedule.
C．Try to have a back-up computer that you can use.
D．Don’t wait until the last minute to submit assignments.
E. Communication online makes contact with each other easier.
F. Be sure you have the contact information for at least 2 other students.
G. In a traditional class, you have an instructor who leads lectures and discussions.
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Active listening is an essential skill in learning．It is when you listen carefully to make sure you understand and learn the information that is being conveyed． 61 Here are some things which can help you to listen actively．
◆Listen for the main point and major subpoints． 62 Listen carefully and make sure you understand what the purpose of this lecture is． As you take down notes,
keep the main point in mind and make sure you understand how these notes are related．
◆Listen for an organizational structure． Listen carefully to figure out how the ideas are organized and they will make more sense．
◆Pay attention to organizational cues． 63 Pay close attention to the introduction, as it will probably indicate how you should organize your notes． If the lecture begins with, “Today I’m going to talk about three ethnic conflicts in the Middle East,” then you have a good idea of what’s going to follow． Listen for “signpost” words to indicate a transition for one point to the next, such as “next” and “finally” and numerical signposts like “first” or “third”．
◆Listen with your eyes． 64 Watch the teacher and be aware of how he or she uses hand gestures, eye contact and other body language to convey points．
◆Remove distractions．
Put away the campus newspaper, your cell phone and anything else that might be more interesting than the lecturer．
Learning to concentrate and listen actively is an endurance skill． 65
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A．Speakers communicate information through nonverbal communication． |
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B．Unfortunately, many students don’t know how to listen actively when they attend classes． |
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C．If your teacher indicates that something is important, mark it． |
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D．Make yourself do it, and it will get easier over time． |
E． Listen carefully for words and phrases that reflect the organizational structure of the lecture．
F． Your teachers’ notes are probably organized into some kind of outline．
G． Don’t just write everything down．
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科目：高中英语 来源：全国通用2010年北大清华冲刺王高考押题卷英语（一） 题型：阅读理解
TUVALU, a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean, has asked for help as it will be swallowed up by the sea.
Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalu’s nine little islands is more than five meters above sea level. Salt water is already entering the country’s drinking water supply, as well as damaging plants that produce fruit and vegetable. Without urgent help, the country’s days are numbered.
But Tuvalu is not the first place to face sinking into the sea. Venice, a historic city in Italy best known for its canals, has sunk about 24cm over the past 100 years. Experts say that it will have sunk another 20-50cm by 2050. A century ago, St. Mark’s Square, the lowest point city, flooded about nine times a year. Nowadays, it happens more than 100 times. While Venice is slowly sinking into the mud on which it stands, global warming causes Tuvalu’s rising sea level.
The average global temperature has increased by almost 0.5 centigrade degrees over the past century; scientists expect it rise by extra 1-3 degrees over the next 100 years.
Warmer weather makes glaciers (冰川) melt, and adds more water to the ocean. The warmer temperatures also make water expand, so it takes up more space, causing the sea level to rise. The sea level has risen about 10-25 cm in the last 100 years.
The main cause of global warming is human pollution. Through burning coal, oil and gas, people have been increasing the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as CO2. This adds to the power of the greenhouse effect, making the planet even warmer.
Many scientists believe that, if the warming is not stopped, there will be huge climate changes. The sea level could rise by one meter this century.
Should this come true, the sea will swallow up millions of homes and the world will be flooded with “climate refugees” looking for somewhere to live.
68. We can infer from the second paragraph that .
A. Tuvalu is in danger of being swallowed up by the sea
B. all Tuvalu’s islands are about five meters above the sea level
C. drinking water in Tuvalu has been destroyed
D. Tuvalu is often flooded by storms and waves
69. Put the following events in the right order.
a. Glaciers began to melt. b. People burn coal ,oil and gas.
c. The greenhouse effect is growing. d. The earth is getting warmer and warmer
e. The sea level is rising. f. More CO2 is produced.
g. Many places are sinking into the sea.
A. d,f,b,c,a,e,g B. b,f,c,d,e,a,g C. f,c,b,d,a,e,g D. b,f,c,d,a,e,g
70. What does “climate refugees” mean?
A. Climate changes. B. Climate effect.
C. People forced away from their homeland by climate.
D. Rare animals moving from place to place for climate changes.
71 Which of the following is False according to the passage?
A. The sea level has risen about 10-25 cm in the last 100 years for warmer temperatures.
B. The average global temperature has risen by 1-3 centigrade degrees over the past 100 years.
C. The warmer temperature causes the sea level to rise.
D. There will be huge climate changes unless the warming is stopped
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