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1、 英语报刊阅读试卷（A 卷）第1页共15页 教学点：年级：班级：姓名：学号：密 封 线 内 不 要 答 题 英语报刊阅读试题（错误!未找到引用源。）Part Reconstruct the messages of the following headlines of news stories:(1%for each,10%)Example:Italian Ex-Mayor Murdered -An Italian Ex-Mayor Is Murdered 1._ US _ told not exploit _ Tibet issue.2.Rubin _ Greenspan _ at odds.

2、3.Visitors _ flocking to Maos birth place.4._ man _ quizzed after _ wife is knifed in _ sports store.Part Read the following passage and answer the Questions A 5-34(1%for each,30%)and B 35-44(2%for each,20%)A Tuition Reform for Higher Education Chinese institutions of higher learning have quickened

3、their pace of reform in recent years.Changing enrollment practices and higher tuition fees constitute and important part of the reform.Schools which once admitted students almost exclusively according to state plans are becoming more accepting of students sent by work groups for further training and

4、 those who pay their own fees.Regular universities and colleges plan to enroll about 786 200 students this year,up 158 200 or 25 percent over last years figure.Of these,216 000,or 27.4 percent,will be sent by their work groups or will pay their own way.In the past,the state paid all tuition and scho

5、ol fees for university students,a matter of policy since New China was established in 1949.Although this practice guaranteed the supply of qualified personnel,it brought a heavy burden to the sate,hindering further development of higher education.Since higher education is noncompulsory education in

6、China,to charge appropriate fees will help improve school facilities and expedite the development of education in this stage.As an added benefit,paying their own way will encourage students to study harder.得 分 得 分 英语报刊阅读试卷（A 卷）第2页共15页 The reform will take effect in two directions.Statefinanced stude

7、nts will begin paying part of the costs of their education,and more selfpaying students will be accepted.In August 1989,under the direction of the State council,the State Education Commission,the Ministry of Finance and the Sate Price Bureau drew up stipulations concerning the amount of charges on t

8、uition,accommodation and other expenses for students of institutions of higher learning.Beginning from that year,freshmen at regular universities and colleges and professional schools(including cadres taking special training courses and students working on a second degree)were charged 100 yuan(about

9、 us$17)each for their tuition fee,and this low charge is expected to be raised gradually.The figure was higher in special economic zones and economically developed regions such as Guangdong Province and Shanghai,but was capped at 300 yuan.Students living on campus paid about 20 yuan per year for acc

10、ommodation and the charge was slightly higher for better furnishing.Normal school students and those admitted on scholarships need only pay for accommodation.Reduced tuitions and fees are available to students in need of financial assistance,but accommodation expenses will remain the same.In June 19

11、92,the State Education Commission,the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau decided to allow regular institutions of higher education to set their own tuition rates and charges for accommodation,shortterm training programs,correspondence courses and night school.These should be determined a

12、ccording to the needs of each school,the abilities of students to pay and general conditions in each area.The tuition for students in the sciences and engineering can range from 300 to 500 yuan per academic year.Liberal arts,history and economics students of the fine arts pay 400 to 600 yuan per yea

13、r,and students of the fine arts 400 to 750 yuan.Statistics for 1992 show students paid an average of 340 yuan in tuition that year,only 5 percent of the real cost.Measures have been taken to limit the possible detrimental affects of rising tuition.Shanghai,for instance,exempts the children of revolu

14、tionary martyrs from paying tuition.And these costs may be reduced or waived for students with limited family financial support as their parents are either both dead or are receiving subsidies from their work units.Some colleges have also set up workstudy programs to benefit students with financial

15、difficulties.英语报刊阅读试卷（A 卷）第3页共15页 Guidelines concerning selfpaying students were first set out in 1989.The State Education Commission,the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau stipulated that these students should pay 80 percent of the cost of their education.Such students who live on campu

16、s pay the standard rate for accommodation and must cover their own medical expenses.The charge for each self paying student averaged 2 000 yuan of the cost in 1992,or 30 percent of the cost.Charges for undergraduates and students of special colleges whose education is sponsored by work units,with pa

17、yment coming either in part or in full from their units,are somewhat higher.Selfpaying students are not assigned jobs by the state after graduation,whereas students sent by their units will return to them after graduating.Charges for correspondence courses and night school are equal to or slightly h

18、igher than those for full-time students enrolled according to the state plan.With their improvement of their living standards and the deepening of reform,people in general accept the changes in the tuition system.To facilitate the development of higher education,the increases in tuition rates will b

19、e more flexible and diversified.Student payments will be augmented by finding from the state,enterprises and funds raised from the public.Laws and regulations will by enacted to ensure steady progress,and overseas organizations and individuals are encouraged to set up and operate schools in China.-2

20、1st Century,Apr.20,1992 Reading Comprehension Circle the letter that best suits the answer or completes the statement.5.Changing enrollment practices and higher tuition fees _.A.pay an important part in the reform B.make up an important part of the reform C.include an important part of the reform D.

21、hold an important part of the reform 6.Regular universities and colleges plan to enroll about 786 200 students this year _.A.which is the same as last years figure 英语报刊阅读试卷（A 卷）第4页共15页 密 封 线 内 不 要 答 题 B.which is more than last years figure by 158 200 C.which is 25 per cent over last years figure D.b

22、oth B and C 7.Among 786 200 students _ will be sent by their work groups or will pay their own way.A.158 200 B.21 600 C.27.4 per cent D.25 per cent 8.Since New China was established,all tuition and school fees for university students _.A.Were paid by their work groups B.Were paid by the students the

23、mselves C.Were paid by the state D.Were paid by the local government 9.The policy which the state paid all tuition and school fees for university students _.A.Brought lots of profits to the state B.Was helpful to further development of higher education C.Brought many advantages to the state D.Brough

24、t expense and trouble to the state 10.Which statement is not true?A.To charge appropriate fees will help improve school facilities B.As an added benefit,paying their own way will encourage students to study harder C.Higher education is compulsory education in China D.Tuition reform for higher educat

25、ion will take effect in two directions 11.Stipulations concerning the amount of charges on tuition,accommodation and other expenses for students of institutions of higher learning was drafted by _.A.the State Education Commission B.the State Council C.the universities and colleges D.the State Educat

26、ion Commission,the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau 英语报刊阅读试卷（A 卷）第5页共15页 密 封 线 内 不 要 答 题 12.The figure on tuition fee was higher in special economic zones and economically developed regions,but was _.A.fixed at 300 yuan B.limited in 300 yuan C.over 300 yuan D.much more than 300 yuan 13

27、.Students in need of financial assistance _.A.can get a grant B.need only pay for accommodation C.can get support from the local government D.can enjoy reduced tuitions and fees 14.According to the stipulations made by the State Education Commission,the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau

28、,the tuition for students in the sciences and engineering can _.A.be changed between 300 and 500 yuan per academic year B.be fixed at 300 or 500 yuan per year C.be set at 400 or 600 yuan per year D.be extended from 400 to 750 yuan per year 15.The children of revolutionary martyrs in Shanghai _.A.enj

29、oy reduced tuition B.enjoy free charge tuition C.gain allowance from government D.receive subsidies from their parents work units 16.Stipulations concerning selfpaying students took effect in _.A.1989 B.1992 C.1990 D.1991 17.Charges for undergraduates and students of special colleges whose education

30、 is sponsored by work units _.A.are set at 2 000 yuan per year B.are exempted 50 per cent from the whole cost of their education C.are rather higher D.are exempted 30 percent 英语报刊阅读试卷（A 卷）第6页共15页 18.Selfpaying students,after their graduation,_.A.will return to their units B.will be appointed to do s

31、ome work by the state C.are provided employments by the stat D.are not assigned jobs by the state 19.Which statement is true?A.The increases in tuition rates can not be changed easily B.Students payment will be decreased by funding from the state and enterprises C.Laws and regulations will be made t

32、o ensure steady progress D.People in general cant accept the change in the tuition reform Vocabulary Choose the best answer to explain the meaning of the underlined word or phrase.20.Chinese institutions of higher learning have quickened their pace of reform in recent year_.A.Walking B.step C.foot D

33、.speed 21.Changing enrollment practices and higher tuition fees constitute an important part of the reform_.A.Make up B.establish C.hold D.Complete 22.Although this practice guaranteed the supply of qualified personnel,it brought a heavy burden to the state_.A.it brought the state expense and troubl

34、e B.it brought the state suffering C.it made the state involve in difficulties D.it caused the state involved in troubles 23.The reform will take effect in two directions_.A.will take place B.will come into force C.will affect D.will have an influence 24.The figure was higher in special economic zon

35、es and economically developed regions such as Guangdong,province and Shanghai,but was capped at 300 英语报刊阅读试卷（A 卷）第7页共15页 yuan_.A.covered B.about C.over D.much more than 25.This Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau decided to allow regular institutions of higher education to set their own t

36、uition rates and charges for accommodation_.A.decide B.fix C.put forward D.Both A and B 26.The tuition for students in the sciences and engineering can range from 300 to 500 yuan per academic year_.A.be charged between 300 and 500 B.set at 300 or 500 C.be decided at 300 or 500 D.extend from 300 to 5

37、00 27.Measures have been taken to limit the possible detrimental affects of rising tuition_.A.determined B.damage C.harmful D.influential 28.Shanghai,for instance,exempts the children of revolutionary martyrs from paying tuition_.A.charges a little for B.makes free charge for C.reduces the charge fo

38、r D.Both A and B 29.And these costs may be reduced or waived for students with limited family financial support as their parents are either both dead or are receiving subsidies from their work units_.A.insisted on B.not enforced C.charged D.exempted 30.Some colleges have also set up workstudy progra

39、ms to benefit students with financial difficulties_.英语报刊阅读试卷（A 卷）第8页共15页 密 封 线 内 不 要 答 题 A.help B.give money to C.give profits to D.send allowance of money to 31.The State Educational Commission,the Ministry of Finance and the State Price Bureau stipulated that these students should pay 80 percent o

40、f the cost of their education_.A.arranged B.advocated C.stated clearly D.stimulated 32.Such students who live on campus pay the standard rate for accommodation and must cover their own medical expenses_.A.include B.exempt C.change D.provide money for 33.Selfpaying students are not assigned jobs by t

41、he state after graduation,whereas students sent by their units will return to them after graduation_.A.After graduation the state doesnt give employments to the selfpaying students B.After graduation,the state doesnt appoint the selfpaying students to do some work C.After graduation,the self-paying

42、students are not going to apply for jobs D.All are wrong 34.To facilitate the development of higher education,the increases in tuition rates will be more flexible and diversified_.A.will be more easily bent and various B.will be more limited and various.C.will be easily changed and in variety to ada

43、pt to new conditions D.will be raised more than before B Endangered Trade(The Asian Wall Street Journal,Mar.,1999)Such is the special relationship between America and its NATO partners that while that alliance cooperates to bomb Serbian forces,the U.S.and the EU are managing a trade war against each

44、 other.Fortunately,no lives are at stake in the latter conflict.Yet if it spreads unchecked,the rest of the world is sure to feel the pain of it.英语报刊阅读试卷（A 卷）第9页共15页 密 封 线 内 不 要 答 题 Its hard to decide whether the U.S.or Europe deserves the most contempt for expanding their trade war.The first fight,

45、over bananas,is essentially a struggle between two fruit distributors with strong political connections.Now Washington and Brussels are escalating their battle over beef,with European farmers stooping to science in their claims that hormone-treated American beef is unsafe.In his first term in office

46、,President Bill Clinton teamed up with the Republicans to push major free-trade liberalizations.Now,however,he seems bent on pursuing level even if playing fields,torpedoing the world economy.The latest salvo was fired this week,with the U.S.announcing it has targeted close to$1 billion of European

47、products for 100%tariffs if the European Union doesnt drop the hormone nonsense.The move follows an earlier announcement that the U.S.administration will fight Europes banana import regime by hitting a range of European goods with prohibitive tariffs.Add to this renewed American threats to raise the

48、 drawbridge to Russian,Japanese and Brazilian steel,as well as administration support for a congressional vote to ban Concorde flights from Europe in relation for EU threats to refuse landing rights to old-American planes retrofitted with noise reducing technology.Mr.Clinton sounded the protectionis

49、t battle cry in his January State of the Union address,where he vowed to fight for a freer and fairer trading system for 21st century America.In the case of agriculture,when the respective lobbies on both sides of the Atlantic enter the fray,that translates into a sticky situation.On the whole,Ameri

50、can farmers are major exporters.And U.S.farmers have a good case on beef hormones.But it is nonetheless dangerous for the U.S.to shut off$1 billion in trade.This is not to excuse the EU.The hormone argument is nonsense.The World Trade Organization has acknowledged as much,ordering the EU to allow im