C

If women are mercilessly exploited(剥削) year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion, they are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be put aside because of the change of fashion.

Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend large sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time changing their old-fashioned dresses. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; neck-lines are lowered or raised, and so on.

No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really important to society. New Fashion designers are rarely concerned with necessary things like warmth, comfort and durability (耐用). They are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly be a man who hasn't at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or picking her way through deep snow in high heeled shoes.

When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women's clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability(稳定耐用)? That is for you to decide.

43. Designers and big stores always make money_________.

A. by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industry

B. because they are capable of predicting new fashions

C. by constantly changing the fashions in women's clothing

D. because they attach great importance to quality in women's clothing

44. To the writer, the fact that women change their old-fashioned dresses is seen as ___________.

A. a waste of money B. a waste of time

C. an expression of taste D. an expression of creativity

45. New fashions in clothing are created for ___________.

A. the commercial exploitation of women

B. the women's strength of character

C. basic qualities of warmth.

D. an important contribution to society

46. By saying "the conclusions to be drawn are obvious" (Line One to Line Two, Paragraph Four), the writer means that ___________.

A. women's inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often laughed at

B. women are better able to put up with discomfort

C. men are also exploited greatly by fashion designers

D. men are more reasonable in the matter of fashion

D

In only two decades Asian Americans have become the fastest-growing U.S. minority (少数民族). As their children began moving up through the nation's schools, it became clear that a new class of academic achievers was emerging.出现 Their achievements are reflected in the nation’s best universities, where mathematics, science and engineering departments have taken on a decided(明显的) Asian character. This special liking for mathematics and science is partly explained by the fact that Asian-American students who began their educations abroad arrived in the U. S. with a solid grounding in mathematics but little or no knowledge of English. They are also influenced by the promise of a good job after college. Asians feel there will be less unfair treatment in areas like mathematics and science because they will be judged more objectively. And the return on the investment in education is more immediate in something like engineering than with an arts degree.

Most Asian-American students owe their success to the influence of parents who are determined that their children take full advantage of what the American educational system has to offer. An effective measure of parental attention is homework. Asian parents spend more time with their children than American parents do, and it helps. Many researchers also believe there is something in Asian culture that breeds success, such as ideals that stress family values and emphasize education.

Both explanations for academic success worry Asian Americans because of fears that they feed a typical racial image. Many can remember when Chinese, Japanese and Filipino immigrants were the victims of social isolation. Indeed, it was not until 1952 that laws were laid down giving all Asian immigrants the right to citizenship.

47.While making tremendous achievements at college, Asian- American students ______.

A.feel they are mistreated because of limited knowledge of English

B.are afraid that their academic successes does not bear a strong American character

C.still worry about unfair treatment in society

D.generally feel it is a shame to have to depend on their parents

48.What are the major factors that determine the success of Asian Americans?

A.A solid foundation in basic mathematics and being Asian Americans.

B.Hard work and intelligence.

C.Parental help and a limited knowledge of English.

D.Asian culture and the American educational system.

49.Why do the two “explanations” (Line 1, Para. 3 ) worry Asian Americans ?

A.They are afraid that they would again be isolated from American society in general.

B.People would think that Asian students rely on their parents for success.

C.Asian Americans would be a threat to other minorities.

D.American academic achievements have taken on too strong an Asian character.

50.The author`s tone( 语气) in this passage is _______.

A.sympathetic B.doubtful C.critical D.objective

E

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May the first is an important date in the college admission process in the United States. This is the last day for high school seniors to accept or reject offers of admission in the fall. But according to a recent report, there is a great change. Acceptance rates at the top colleges this year were lower than ever.___51___.

These days, college applicants are applying to more colleges because online and common applications make the process easier._--52_____.On the other hand, deciding students for top colleges to accept can be difficult because it takes much time. Students may not like being put on waiting lists. Also, common colleges work more to get the students to accept them. Some colleges hold visiting days that offer a chance to attend classes and stay overnight. Some universities send gifts.___53___.

For many families, the most important thing colleges can do is show them the money, especially this year; the weak economy makes parents nervous.__-54__- The recent problems that spread from the housing market to credit markets have even affected student`s loans. So lately, top schools have to spare lots of money to increase their financial aid for students.

___55___The Education Department expects the number of high school graduates to start to go down. This will happen as the last of the children of the baby boom generation finish high school. The number is not expected to start rising again until 2015.

A. Besides, top colleges are facing changes in the population.

B. .What contributes to it?

C. But a mistake can be costly if it happens.

D. But top colleges ignore them.

E. They have international students who know English.

F. It can mean several acceptances to choose from.

G. They can not afford college as planned