[外语类试卷]大学英语四级改革适用(阅读)模拟试卷250及答案与解析.doc
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1、大学英语四级改革适用(阅读)模拟试卷 250及答案与解析 Section C 0 A new study shows a large gender gap on economic policy among the nations professional economists, a divide similar to the gender divide found in the general public. “As a group, we are pro-market.“ says Ann Mari May. co-author of the study and a University o
2、f Nebraska economist. “But women are more likely to accept government regulation and involvement in economic activity than our male colleagues.“ “Its very puzzling,“ says free market economist Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. “ Not a day goes by that I dont ask my
3、self why there are so few women economists on the free market side.“ A native of France, deRugy supported government intervention(干预 ) early in her life but changed her mind after studying economics. “We want many of the same things as liberals less poverty, more health care but have radically diffe
4、rent ideas on how to achieve it. “ Liberal economist Dean Baker, co-founder of the Center for Economic Policy and Research, says male economists have been on the inside of the profession, confirming each others anti-regulation views. Women, as outsiders, “are more likely to think independently or at
5、 least see people outside of the economics profession as forming their peer group,“ he says. The gender balance in economics is changing. One-third of economics doctorates (博士学位 ) now go to women. “More diversity is needed at the table when public policy is discussed,“ May says. Economists do agree
6、on some things. Female economists agree with men that Europe has too much regulation and that Wal-mart is good for society. Male economists agree with their female colleagues that military spending is too high. The genders are most divorced from each other on the question of equality for women. Male
7、 economists overwhelmingly think the wage gap between men and women is largely the result of individuals skills, experience and voluntary choices. Female economists overwhelmingly disagree by a margin of 4-to-1. The biggest disagreement: 76% of women say faculty opportunities in economics favor men.
8、 Male economists point the opposite way: 80% say women are favored or the process is neutral. 1 What is the finding of the new study? ( A) The gender divide is a big concern of the general public. ( B) Men and women understand economics quite differently. ( C) The gap between male and female economi
9、sts needs to be closed. ( D) Male and female economists disagree widely on economic policy. 2 What does Ann Man May say about female economists? ( A) They are strongly against male domination in the economics profession. ( B) They tend to support government intervention in economic activity. ( C) Th
10、ey usually play an active role in public policy-making. ( D) They are mostly strong advocates of free market economy. 3 What do we learn about economist Veronique de Rugy? ( A) She represents most female economists standpoint. ( B) She devotes herself to eliminating womens poverty. ( C) Her study of
11、 economics changed her view on governments role in economic activities. ( D) Her academic background helped her get into the inner circle of the economics profession. 4 What does Ann Mari May imply about public policy-making? ( A) More female economists should get involved. ( B) It should do justice
12、 to female economists studies. ( C) More attention should be paid to womens rights. ( D) It should aim at sustainable development. 5 On what issue do male and female economists differ most? ( A) Government regulation. ( B) Job creation. ( C) Military spending. ( D) Gender equality. 5 The number of p
13、ostgraduate students travelling from non-EU countries to study at UK universities has fallen for the first time in 16 years, fuelling fears that the governments immigration crackdown is discouraging thousands of the brightest students from continuing their studies in Britain. JoBeall, British Counci
14、l director of education and society, said the fall would cause alarm among UK vice-chancellors(大学行政主管 ). “The sector was expecting a decline in growth, but the actual reduction in postgraduate numbers is of real concern as international students make up the majority of numbers in many postgraduate c
15、ourses and research teams in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.“ “Attracting the brightest and most ambitious postgraduate and research students is critical if the UK is to maintain its quality reputation for research,“ Beall said. Universities get a third of their tuition (学费 ) fee r
16、evenue from non-EU students. There is growing fear among vice-chancellors that this revenue-as well as the cultural, academic and economic benefit international students bring-is being put at risk. Tim Westlake, director for the student experience at Manchester University, said students whose famili
17、es relied on them working in the UK after their studies to gain experience and repay the fees were starting to look elsewhere. Last month the home secretary, Theresa May, announced that embassy staff would interview more than 100 000 applicants in an attempt to prevent bogus (假冒的 ) ones entering the
18、 country. She also said immigrants were responsible for pushing up UK house prices. The comments followed the introduction of new limitations on students right to work during and after their studies. Beall said: “ Government statistics for the first time provide real evidence that the changes to UK
19、visa regulations may have discouraged many students from applying to the UK. and in particular postgraduate students who are so important to the UKs research output. The UK enjoys an excellent reputation around the world for the high quality of our education system, so the government needs to ensure
20、 that institutions have all the support they need to attract international students who make a tremendous academic, cultural and economic contribution to the UK.“ 6 What has caused the decline of the number of non-EU postgraduates in the UK? ( A) The increase in tuition and fees. ( B) The ever-risin
21、g living expenses. ( C) Changed immigration policies. ( D) Universities tightened budgets. 7 What is UK vice-chancellors biggest concern? ( A) How to obtain financial support from the government. ( B) How to keep the academic reputation of their institutions. ( C) How to prevent bogus applicants ent
22、ering their universities. ( D) How to stimulate the creativity of their research teams. 8 Why do UK universities try to attract postgraduate students from outside the EU? ( A) A substantial part of their revenue comes from non-EU students tuition and fees. ( B) Non-EU postgraduate students are usual
23、ly highly motivated. ( C) The number of UK postgraduate students has fallen sharply. ( D) Some of the postgraduate programmers are specially designed for non-EU students. 9 What were the expectations of some non-EU students families? ( A) Their children could enjoy the UKs cultural benefits. ( B) Th
24、eir children could find well-paying jobs upon their return. ( C) Their children could become established academically. ( D) Their children could work in the UK after graduation. 10 What does Beall suggest the UK government should do? ( A) Allow promising international students to work in research te
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