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Robert F. Kennedy once said that a country’s GDP measures \that which makes life worthwhile.\and GDP already predicted to slow as a result, it is now a timely moment to assess what he was referring to.
The question of GDP and its usefulness has annoyed policymakers for over half a century. Many argue that it is a flawed concept, It measures things that do not matter and misses things that do. By most recent measures, the UK's GDP has been the envy of the Western world, with record low unemployment and high growth figures. If everything was going so well, then why did over 17 million people vote for Brexit, despite the warnings about what it could do to their country's economic prospects?
A recent annual study of countries and their ability to convert growth into well-being sheds some light on that question. Across the 163 countries measured, the UK is one of the poorest performers in ensuring that economic growth is translated into meaningful improvements for its citizens. Rather than just focusing on GDP, over 40 different sets of criteria from health, education and civil society engagement have been measured to get a more rounded of how countries are performing.
While all of these countries face their own challenges, there are a number of consistent thanes. Yes, there has been a budding economic recovery since the 2008 global crash, but in key indicators in areas such as health and education, major economies have continued to decline. Yet this isn't the case with all countries. Some relatively poor European countries have seen huge improvements across measures including civil society, income equality and the environment
This is a lesson that rich countries can learn: When GDP is no longer regarded as the sole measure of O country's success, the world looks very different,
So what Kennedy was referring to was that while GDP has been the most common method for measuring the economic activity of nations, as a ?measure, it is no longer enough. It does not include important factors such as environmental quality or education outcomes — all things that contribute to a person 's sense of well-being.
The sharp hit to growth predicted around the world and in the UK could lead to a decline in the everyday services we depend on for our well-being and for growth. But policymakers who refocus efforts on improving well-being rather than simply worrying about GDP figures could avoid the forecasted doom and may even see progress.
90. Robert F. Kennedy is cited because he A. praised the UK for its GDP. B. identified GDP with happiness. C. misinterpreted the role of GDP. D. had a low opinion of GDP.
9I. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that A.the UK is reluctant to remold its economic pattern.
B.GDP as the measure of success is Widely disapproved of in the UK. C.the UK will contribute less to the world economy.
D.policymakers in the UK are paying less attention to GDP. 92.Which of the following is title about the recent annual study?
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A. It is sponsored by 163 countries. B. It excludes GDP as an indicator. C. Its criteria are questionable. D. Its results are enlightening. 93. In the last two paragraphs, the author suggests that A. the UK is preparing for an economic boom. B. B. high GDP foreshadows an economic decline. C. it is essential to consider factors beyond GDP. D. it requires caution to handle economic issues.
(D)
In a rare unanimous ruling, the US Supreme Court has overturned the corruption conviction of a former Virginia governor, Robert McDonnell. put it did so while holding its nose at the ethi?s of his conduct, which included accepting gifts such as a Rolex watch and a Ferrari automobile from a company seeking access to government.
The high court' s decision said the judge in Mr. McDonnell' s trial failed to tell a jury that it must look only at his ''official acts,\\
Merely helping a gift-giver gain access to other officials, unless done with clear intent to pressure those officials, is not corruption, the justices found.
The court did suggest that accepting favors in return for opening doors is \
\approval of a contract or regulation. Simply arranging meeting, making a phone call, or hosting an event is not an \
The court's ruling is legally sound in defining a. kind of favoritism that is not criminal. Elected leaders must be allowed to help supporters deal with bureaucratic problems without fear of prosecution for bribery.\The basic compact underlying representative government,\that public officials will hear from their constituents and act on their concerns.\
But the ruling reinforces the need for citizens and their elected representatives, not the courts, to ensure equality of access to government. Officials must not be allowed to play favorites in providing information or in arranging meetings simply because an individual or group provides a campaign donation or a personal gift. This type of integrity requires well-enforced laws in government transparency, such as records of official meetings, rules on lobbying, and information about each elected leader's source of wealth.
Favoritism in official access can fan public perceptions of corruption. But it is not always corruption. Rather officials must avoid double standards, or different types of access for average people and the wealthy. If connections can be bought, a basic premise of democratic society—that all are equal in treatment by government—is undermined. Good governance rests on an understanding of the inherent worth of each individual.
The court's ruling is a step forward in the struggle against both corruption and
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official favoritism.
94. The underlined sentence (Para.l) most probably shows that the court
A. avoided defining the extent of McDonnell's duties. B. made no compromise in convicting McDonnell. C. was contemptuous of McDonnell's conduct. D. refused to comment on McDonnell's ethics.
95. According to Paragraph 4, an official act is considered corruptive only if it involves
A. leaking secrets intentionally.
B. B. sizable gains in the form of gifts. C.concrete returns for gift-givers. D.breaking contracts officially. 96. The court's is based on the assumption that public officials are A. justified in addressing the needs of their constituents. B. qualified to deal independently with bureaucratic issues. C. allowed to focus on the concerns of their supporters. D.spare from conviction on the charge of favoritism. 97. Well-enforced laws in government transparency are needed to A. awaken the conscience of officials.
B. guarantee fair play in official access. C. allow for certain kinds of lobbying. D. inspire hopes in average people.
98.The author's attitude toward the court's ruling is A. sarcastic B. tolerant C.skeptical D. supportive
Section A (10')
Directions: Fill in the sentences with the proper form of the given verbs. 1. How happy we are! The National Day Holiday we have been looking forward to (come) at last. 2. Nearly 5 percent of the U.S. land has been marked wilderness, but how it is used and managed is far from (settle). 3. The managers discussed the plan that they would like to see (carry) out the next year.
4. When she said some people cheated in the exam, she (not refer) to you. 5.There was a knock at the door. It was the second time someone (interrupt) me that evening. 6. The watch he (mend)went wrong. 7.The same thing, happening in war time (amount) to a great disaster. 8. If he follow the doctor's advice, he would be quite all right now. 9. Mark often attempts to escape (fine) whenever he breaks traffic regulations
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10. He will have learned English for eight years by the time he from the
university next year.
(graduate)
Section B (10')
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank
History of Pizza
Pizza is probably the most globally recognizable food today. Originally a food for the poor has now become a dish for everyone. Pizza is the result of a transformation developed over the centuries.
The ancestor of pizza is the simple bread. It dominates history as one of the most
used foods for the poor who were forced 11_ (eat) only cereals and 12 few products that nature was offering.They used their own imagination and fantasy to create something tasteful for their meals, Barley was 13 (common) ingredient used to prepare bread. Through the pizza took its own course and developed into the dish that we know today. This dish has inspired many writers and artists in our history and it's from their documents and notes 14_ we know that pizza has truly old origins. The modern pizza _15 (develop) after the introduction of the tomato to Italy in the 16th century.
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries Naples established itself as the pizza capital of Italy.
However, credit for the invention of the truly modern pizza goes to a man 16 (name) Rafaela Esposito. For the 1889 visit of King Umberto I and Queen Margherita, Esposito designed the \Margherita\which looked like the Italian flag 17 .the queen loved it, and today, pizza Margherita is the world standard.
Pizza did not find its way into the United States _18 after the end of the Second War. At that time, U.S. soldiers returned home. Along with their return, they also brought back an appetite for the pizza they 19 (enjoy) in Italy, Pizza parlors to spring up in and more pieces as hungry people started to eat this one-dish food on a regular basis.
Today, 20 (depend) on where you live, you can usually find a pizza parlor near your home. Many parlors will even deliver their food right to your front door! or, if you prefer, most grocery stores sell, frozen pizzas and pizza-making kit as well as the separate ingredients for making your own style of pizza too!
Directions: Complete the following sentences with the he p of the Chinese given- 21. Graduated from one of the top five universities in the world, this aggressive young man (声称自己已经确立了作为一名有名的经济学家的 地位）
22.Smoking and drinking are always listed as the two major cause; of various diseases
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