It doesn' t feel like it, but we got a raise this week. The sliding price of oil, which made OPEC decide to announce a production cut, has put money in the pockets of consumers, who worry about the world - wide recession(经济衰退).

      The high price of gasoline has greatly changed driving patterns, perhaps permanently "We are seeing changes in habits. " says Julian Lee from the Center for Global Energy Studies in London. People now prefer to buy small cars instead of gas - guzzling SUVs. If we see this change it becomes a much longer term issue with long - term demand destruction.

     In the short term, there' s simple math. The price slide could save drivers a great deal of money. However, because the U.S. is out of its peak summer driving season, there' s not too much of an encouragement to drive a lot more just because gas prices are down.

     Oil demand in the U.S. has dropped 10% in the few weeks, continuing a year long

trend. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Americans drove 15 billion fewer miles in August, or 5.6% less than they did the year before. DOT says it' s the largest ever year -to -year decline recorded in a single month.

      Due to falling worldwide demand, oil price dropped to its lowest level in more than a year.For months leaders of oil - rich countries have watched nervously as world oil prices have been more than 50% lower than the all - time high in July.

      All of which spells disasters for OPEC. Iran and Venezuela have pushed fellow OPEC members to make big enough cuts in production to change the plunge in prices in Vienna on Thursday for OPEC' s emergency meeting. OPEC countries' method of fixing their combined out - put has for years hugely influenced world prices, since OPEC' s 13 members account for about one - third of the world' s total oil supplies.

7l. According to the passage, "we got a raise dais week" because __  

     A. the consumers seldom use their cars at present

     B. we' II face financial problems in the recession

     C. the OPEC countries will buy us gasoline fro cars

     D. we' II spend much less money on gasoline for cars

72. In the writer's opinion, the reason people prefer to small ears is that __  

     A, small cars are more beautiful than SUVs

     B. SUVs will cause much more air pollution

     C. small cars cost much less on gasoline than SUVs

     D. SUYs waste too much energy and pollute the air

73. The following statements are all true except __  

     A. Americans drove about 15 billion fewer miles this year

     B. oil demand in America has been dropping for one year

     C. "DOT"" stands for the U.S. Department of Transportation

     D. more cars are on the road in summer than in other seasons

74. The underlined word "plunge" in the last paragraph most probably means　

     A. the action of pulling up              B. delaying or putting off

 C. sudden~ moving downward          D. severe financial problem

75. The OPEC countries cut the oil production so as to______  

     A. stop the decline of world economy

     B. deal with the problem of oil prices

     C. put more money into consumers' pockets

     D. help the car industry with their problems

Do you enjoy watching beautiful sunsets and seeing wildlife in some of the best parts of Wisconsin? Do you like being around people who share the same respect and love for natural resources? If you say“yes”, then a fisheries biologist is a great career choice for you.
As you can probably guess, education is very important. A Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries or biology is strongly recommended(推荐). Many biologists have a Master’s degree. But it’s not only good education that prepares you for a career as a fisheries biologist—field experience is also important. Volunteer work, internships(实习) and short-term fish technician positions are good ways to gain valuable training that can give you an edge in the competitive job market.
In addition to good education and field experience, a fisheries biologist needs other skills. You’ll spend a lot of time working with the public, so it’s important to feel comfortable talking to a variety of people. Good communication, listening, and presentation(陈述) skills are a must.
A common misconception among many people is that fisheries biologists get to fish all the time. Most biologists wish that were true. But as a fisheries biologist, you are especially busy during the fishing season, which leaves little time for you to actually go fishing. It’s sad, but true.
Each day brings something different in the life of a fisheries biologist. In the spring and fall, you spend a lot of time on the water shocking fish in order to sample the population, studying fish, and talking with people. The winter is spent analyzing(分析) fish data and communication with the public.
So if you find fish interesting and fun to learn about, and like working both outside and inside, consider a career as a fisheries biologist. You’ll never be bored!
【小题1】We can infer this passage was written to       .

Do you enjoy watching beautiful sunsets and seeing wildlife in some of the best parts of Wisconsin? Do you like being around people who share the same respect and love for natural resources? If you say“yes”, then a fisheries biologist is a great career choice for you.

As you can probably guess, education is very important. A Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries or biology is strongly recommended(推荐). Many biologists have a Master’s degree. But it’s not only good education that prepares you for a career as a fisheries biologist—field experience is also important. Volunteer work, internships(实习) and short-term fish technician positions are good ways to gain valuable training that can give you an edge in the competitive job market.

In addition to good education and field experience, a fisheries biologist needs other skills. You’ll spend a lot of time working with the public, so it’s important to feel comfortable talking to a variety of people. Good communication, listening, and presentation(陈述) skills are a must.

A common misconception among many people is that fisheries biologists get to fish all the time. Most biologists wish that were true. But as a fisheries biologist, you are especially busy during the fishing season, which leaves little time for you to actually go fishing. It’s sad, but true.

Each day brings something different in the life of a fisheries biologist. In the spring and fall, you spend a lot of time on the water shocking fish in order to sample the population, studying fish, and talking with people. The winter is spent analyzing(分析) fish data and communication with the public.

So if you find fish interesting and fun to learn about, and like working both outside and inside, consider a career as a fisheries biologist. You’ll never be bored!

1.We can infer this passage was written to       .

A．advise us to respect and protect wildlife

B．encourage us to spend more time working outside

C．explain why education is important for our career

D．introduce a good career to those who are interested in wildlife

2.What are Paragraphs 2 and 3 mainly about?

A．Education needed to find a good job.

B．Requirements for becoming a fisheries biologist.

C．The benefits of being a fisheries biologist.

D．Some good ways to gain valuable training.

3.The underlined word“misconception”in Paragraph 4 probably means“       ”。

A．question          B．misunderstanding   C．dream            D．explanation

4.It can be inferred from the passage that       .

A．fisheries biologists like working in winter most

B．fisheries biologists can easily get bored of their work

C．fisheries biologists get to fish all the time all year round

D．fisheries biologists spend a lot of time working outside in spring and fall

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阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应

选项字母涂黑。

首先请阅读下列住宿信息。?

A

B

                           C

D

                              E

                               F

请阅读以下个人信息，然后匹配到合适的地方。

John’s new company is to open soon. His office is in need of being decorated now.

David ‘s 8-year-old daughter likes music very much. He wants someone to teach her play classical music.

This year, Mr. Smith will come to China to do star business. He wants an assistant who is good at Chinese.

Lisa wants her skin to be tanned. But she wants a good salon with good services.

50.  In Salina’s new house, there is a big garden with all kinds of flowers. She has no time to take care of them. She is in need of a skilful gardener now.

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阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应

选项字母涂黑。

首先请阅读下列住宿信息。?

A

B

                           C

D

                              E

                               F

请阅读以下个人信息，然后匹配到合适的地方。

1.John’s new company is to open soon. His office is in need of being decorated now.

2. David ‘s 8-year-old daughter likes music very much. He wants someone to teach her play classical music.

3. This year, Mr. Smith will come to China to do star business. He wants an assistant who is good at Chinese.

4.Lisa wants her skin to be tanned. But she wants a good salon with good services.

50.  In Salina’s new house, there is a big garden with all kinds of flowers. She has no time to take care of them. She is in need of a skilful gardener now.