Unit 24 Society Section .單句語法填空1_ makes the matter worse is that it begins to rain.2His exam results were not very good, but we must take his long illness _ account.3_(consequent), his long illness led his absence from school.4The bus broke _ and all the passengers had to get off it.5Many people are opposed to the sale of arms _ principle.【答案】1.What2.into3.Consequently4down5.on.單句改錯1After that seemed like hours he came out with a bitter smile._2The teachers promised to take account the wishes of the parents before making any changes._3Consequent, it is important that we take three measures to solve this problem._4Because of a serious murder, he was sentenced to die._5I suppose you heard that I broke up my boyfriend._【答案】1.that改為what2.account后加of3Consequent改為Consequently4.die改為death5.up后加with.完成句子1他許多年前說過的話在今天這個信息時代仍是這般地正確。What_he_said_so_many_years_ago is so true today in this information age.2我們決不能放棄這項(xiàng)工作。On_no_account_should_we_give_up this job.3由于下雨，網(wǎng)球賽延期了。In_consequence_of_the_rain,_the tennis match was delayed.4新法令將廢止舊的系統(tǒng)。The new law will abolish_the_old_system.5小偷掙脫了警察，沿著大街跑了。The_thief_broke_away_from_the_policeman and ran down the street.閱讀理解AMillions of families around the world have been given a helping hand out of poverty by microcredits.These very small loans, usually less than US $200, have enabled the very poorest people to set up or expand businesses and bee selfsufficient.The microcredit movement started with Professor Muhammad Yunus, who founded the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh.Professor Yunus, who won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, used his own money to set up a bank to benefit the poorest people in Bangladeshfamilies living on less than US $1 a day.There are now hundreds of organizations around the world following his blueprint to help people escape from poverty.So how does the system work? Local microfinance institutions (MFIs) make contact with families and offer loans, usually to women, to enable them to start or expand a business.These are very poor people who would not normally be able to get credit, but as no collateral (抵押品) is required they can get microcredits.They pay back the loan on a weekly basis, over six months to a year.A crucial aspect to the success of the microcredit system is that receivers get local support.The MFIs educate local munities about ways to improve their lives, and offer practical support as well as collecting weekly loans payments.They encourage people to help each other, so that the whole munity can pull itself out of poverty.MFIs may also help with literacy and health problems.Microcredits are mainly given to women.Experience has shown that women are more motivated to improve their childrens lives and will spend the money they make on better nutrition and schooling for their children.This may be the first chance theyve had to contribute financially to the family, and their status in the home and the local munity is raised.The microcredit system is not charity.The payments are fixedterm loans and interest is charged.The costs of making such small loans, collecting them and giving personal support are high.This is reflected in the interest rates, which range from 15 to 35 percent.Despite this, the repayment rate is very high, between 95 and 98 percent, showing that microcredit clients really value this opportunity to leave poverty behind.【語篇解讀】本文是一篇說明文。無需抵押，但要支付較高利息的小額貸款可以幫助最為貧窮的人創(chuàng)建或擴(kuò)大自己的生意，提高生活質(zhì)量。現(xiàn)在，世界各地成千上萬的貧困家庭正在通過這種小額借貸的方式走出貧困。1Microcredits are offered to the poorest people around the world in order to _.Amake profits out of the poor Bsupport poor people out of povertyCestablish more microcredit institutionsDpromote the development of world economy【解析】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段第二句和最后一段最后一句可知，這些通常不到200美元的小額貸款是用來幫助那些最貧窮的家庭擺脫貧困的，所以選項(xiàng)B為正確答案。【答案】B2Why are bank loans mainly made to women?ABecause they make more financial contribution to the family.BBecause they hold higher status in the home and munity.CBecause they are more reliable and likely to repay the loan.DBecause they are more likely to spend the profits on their children.【解析】推理判斷題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段內(nèi)容可知，以往的經(jīng)驗(yàn)表明：家庭主婦具有更多的積極性去提高孩子們的生活水平，并且愿意把掙來的錢用于改善他們的營養(yǎng)和學(xué)習(xí)教育情況。所以，選項(xiàng)D為正確答案。【答案】D3The high repayment rate of the loan suggests that _.Apeople do hope to take advantage of the loan to get out of povertyBit is easy to make money with the aid of microcreditsCmicrocredits are very popular with poor familiesDmost microcredit clients keep their promises well【解析】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段最后二句內(nèi)容可知，雖然借款家庭需要支付15%35%的利息，但是還款率還是很高(95%98%)。由此可見，借貸的貧窮家庭確實(shí)想通過這種方式來擺脫貧困。【答案】A4The passage is most probably taken from the _ section of a magazine.AhealthBbusinessCfinanceDeducation【解析】推理判斷題。通讀全文可知，文章主要介紹了世界各地的小型金融機(jī)構(gòu)貸款給最為貧窮的家庭，以幫助他們擺脫貧困，所以，該文章最可能刊登在報(bào)刊雜志的金融版面上。【答案】CBAmericans get some of their news and entertainment from public television and radio.These public media receive money to operate from private citizens, organizations and government.Many of their programs are educational.But most of the American media are run by businesses for profit.These privately owned media have changed greatly in recent years.Newspapers, magazines and traditional broadcast television organizations have lost some of their popularity.At the same time, online, cable and satellite media have increased in numbers and strength.So have media that serve racial groups and those municating in foreign languages.In general, more media than ever now provide Americans with news and entertainment.At the same time, fewer owners control them.Huge panies have many holdings(股份)In some areas, one pany controls much of the media.One dramatic change in American media is the increased success of cable television.It es into most homes over wires.It does not use the public airwaves to present programs, as broadcast television does.Like broadcast television, most cable television programs perform advertisements.This is true although people must pay to see cable television in their homes.Thirty years ago, few people had cable.Today, about sixtyeight percent of American homes have cable television.Television by satellite also is gaining popularity.Over the years, traditional broadcast organizations have tried to appeal to as many watchers as possible.Many cable panies, however, present programs for one special group of viewers.For example, there are cable stations for people who like books, cooking, travel, golf or edy.【語篇解讀】近些年私營傳媒發(fā)生了很大改變，報(bào)紙、雜志和傳統(tǒng)廣播電視受歡迎程度逐漸下滑，而網(wǎng)絡(luò)、有線電視和衛(wèi)星電視的受眾逐漸增加。5Which of the following is TRUE about American public media?AThey depend on the government.BThey are controlled by the government.CThey are free.DThey can earn money.【解析】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“But most of the American media are run by businesses for profit.”可知大部分美國傳媒是為了營利，故選D。【答案】D6Which of the following properly shows the change in these privately owned media?ANewspapers are getting more popular.BSatellite media is getting more popular.CTraditional media also serve racial groups.DSome media make their programs in foreignlanguages.【解析】推理判斷題。根據(jù)“These privately owned media have changed greatly in recent years.以及后文online, cable and satellite media have increased in numbers and strength”可知衛(wèi)星電視越來越受歡迎，故選B?！敬鸢浮緽7From the second paragraph, we learn that _.Abroadcast TV and cable TV programs include sales messagesBmore media are out of controlCAmerican media is dramaticDcable TV is free【解析】推理判斷題。根據(jù)“Like broadcast television, most cable television programs perform advertisements.”可知廣播電視和有線電視都有廣告，故選A?！敬鸢浮緼8What would be the best title for the text?AAmerican news and entertainment BPublic television and radio mediaCMedia in the United States DCable programs in the United States【解析】主旨大意題。由全文可知，作者介紹了美國傳媒發(fā)生的變化，全文都在說明美國傳媒的事情，故選C?！敬鸢浮緾