In November, 2010, the CPI ( consumer price index) went up by 5.1 percent year-on-year(同比). The price grew by 4.9 percent in cities and 5.6 percent in rural areas. The food price went up by 11.7 percent while the non-food price increased by 1.9 percent.

   Grouped by commodity(商品) categories, in November, of the eight categories of commodities, six of them experienced prices rise and two witnessed prices decline. Of which, prices for food went up by 11.7 percent; prices for tobacco, liquor and articles rose by 1.6 percent; price for clothing went down by 0.7 percent; prices for household facilities, articles and maintenance services went up by 0.7 percent; health care and personal articles rose by 4.0 percent; transportation and communication went down by 0.7 percent; recreation, education, culture articles and services grew by 0.6 percent, and housing went up by 5.8 percent.

In November this year, the month-on-month(環(huán)比)change of consumer price was up by 1.1 percent. Of which, price in cities went up by 1.0 percent and that in rural areas went up by 1.3 percent.

The food price rose by 2.0 percent and the non-food price increased by 0.6 percent. The price of consumer goods grew by 1.5 percent, and the price of services went down by 0.2 percent.

Grouped by commodity categories, in November, prices for food rose by 2.0 percent month-on-month, of which the price for fresh vegetables decreased by 1.9 percent; prices for tobacco, liquor and articles increased by 0.2 percent, price for clothing went up by 1.6 percent, prices for household facilities, articles and maintenance services increased by 0.4 percent, health care and personal articles grew by 0.7 percent; transportation and communication maintained the same level, recreation, education, culture articles and services dropped by 1.0 percent, and housing went up by 1.8 percent.

1. We can infer from the text that the price of _______ has been rising faster than the other three.

   A. eggs     B. KTV’s     C. houses    D. cigarettes

2.According to the passage, a coat worth ￥500 in October may cost you ______ in November.

   A. 505     B. 580      C. 503.5     D.451.5

3.What’s the best title for this passage ?

   A. The Food Price Went Up by 11.7 Percent in November

   B. The Reasons for the Price Increase of Various Commodities in November

   C. The Price Grew by 4.9 Percent in Cities and 5.6 Percent in Rurall Areas in November

   D. China Inflation(通貨膨脹)Went Up by 5.1 Percent in November

 

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Foreign students are valuable to the United States. Many take   31  in important research. Most have to   32  the full costs for their education. That helps universities meet their budgets. International students and their   33  put 12,000 million dollars into the American economy last year. That number is from the Institute of International Education, based in New York.

Now, many education officials say they are concerned that   34  students will come to the United States for the next school year. The officials base their concern partly on a decrease in students  35 (plan) to attend intensive English programs during the summer.

The members said one reason  36the expected decrease is slower and more restrictive United States action on travel documents.   37 (secure) has increased since the terrorist attack of September 11,2001. The schools also blamed the travel problems caused by the outbreak of SARS.

In recent years,   38  increasing number of students have come to the United States to study. The Institute of International Education says these students represent more than four percent of all students in American colleges and universities.   39 says the number of international students reached a   40  high of more than 580,000 last year. The largest number came from India. Before last year largest number came from China.

 

Ever since news of widespread food recalls caused by a carcinogenic dye broke, there has been confusion（混淆） over possible links to the country of the same name, but Sudan officials say there is no connection whatever．

   Sudan 1 is a red industrial dye（顏料） that has been found in some chilli powder, but was banned in food products across the European Union (EU) in July 2003．

   Since the ban was put in place, EU officials have been trying to remove some food products from the shelves．So far 580 products have been recalled．

Last week Sudan’s Embassy in the United Kingdom asked the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for clarification(澄清) of the origin of the dye’s name．

   Omaima Mahmoud Al Sharief, a press official at Sudan’s Embassy in China, explained the purpose of the inquiry was to clear up any misunderstanding over links between the country and the poisonous dye．

　　"We want to keep an eye on every detail and avoid any misunderstanding there," she said．"Our embassy to Britain asked them how the dye got that name and whether the dye had something to do with our country．But they told us there was no relationship．"

   The FSA, an independent food security watchdog in Britain, received a letter from the Sudanese embassy last week．

　"They asked us why the dye is named Sudan, however, we also do not know how it got the name," she said．"People found the dye in 1883 and gave it the name．Nobody knows the reason, and we cannot give any explanation before we find out．"

   Sudan dyes, which include Sudan 1 to 4, are red dyesused for colouring oils, waxes, petrol, and shoe and floor polishes．They are classified as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer．

1.What does the underlined word “carcinogenic” mean in paragraph one?

    A．Causing cancer．                     B．Having side effect．   

    C．Containing poison．                  D．Poisonous．

2.How did the Sudan 1 get its name?

    A．The dye is often produced in Sudan．

    B．The dye has something to do with the country named Sudan．

    C．Nobody is sure of the origin of the name．

    D．Many foods produced in Sudan contain the dye．

3.We can infer from the passage that．

    A．the Sudan government is paying much attention to the food safety

    B．Sudan 1 is often used to be added to the food

    C．people didn’t realize the danger of Sudan1 until 2003

    D．many food shops will be closed down

4.Which of the following is the best title?

    A．Keep away from Sudan1

    B．No Sudan 1 dye links to the country

    C．How Sudan1 dye got its name?

    D．Pay attention to the food safety

 

 

Ever since news of widespread food recalls caused by a carcinogenic dye broke, there has been confusion（混淆） over possible links to the country of the same name, but Sudan officials say there is no connection whatever．
Sudan 1 is a red industrial dye（顏料） that has been found in some chilli powder, but was banned in food products across the European Union (EU) in July 2003．
Since the ban was put in place, EU officials have been trying to remove some food products from the shelves．So far 580 products have been recalled．
Last week Sudan’s Embassy in the United Kingdom asked the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for clarification(澄清) of the origin of the dye’s name．
Omaima Mahmoud Al Sharief, a press official at Sudan’s Embassy in China, explained the purpose of the inquiry was to clear up any misunderstanding over links between the country and the poisonous dye．
　　"We want to keep an eye on every detail and avoid any misunderstanding there," she said．"Our embassy to Britain asked them how the dye got that name and whether the dye had something to do with our country．But they told us there was no relationship．"
The FSA, an independent food security watchdog in Britain, received a letter from the Sudanese embassy last week．
　"They asked us why the dye is named Sudan, however, we also do not know how it got the name," she said．"People found the dye in 1883 and gave it the name．Nobody knows the reason, and we cannot give any explanation before we find out．"
Sudan dyes, which include Sudan 1 to 4, are red dyesused for colouring oils, waxes, petrol, and shoe and floor polishes．They are classified as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer．
【小題1】What does the underlined word “carcinogenic” mean in paragraph one?

A．Causing cancer．	B．Having side effect．
C．Containing poison．	D．Poisonous．

【小題2】How did the Sudan 1 get its name?

A．The dye is often produced in Sudan．

B．The dye has something to do with the country named Sudan．

C．Nobody is sure of the origin of the name．

D．Many foods produced in Sudan contain the dye．

【小題3】We can infer from the passage that．

A．the Sudan government is paying much attention to the food safety

B．Sudan 1 is often used to be added to the food

C．people didn’t realize the danger of Sudan1 until 2003

D．many food shops will be closed down

【小題4】Which of the following is the best title?

A．Keep away from Sudan1

B．No Sudan 1 dye links to the country

C．How Sudan1 dye got its name?

D．Pay attention to the food safety

Ever since news of widespread food recalls caused by a carcinogenic dye（顏料） broke, there has been confusion over possible links to the country of the same name, but Sudan officials say there is no connection whatever.

   Sudan 1 is a red industrial dye that has been found in some chilli powder, but was banned in food products across the European Union (EU) in July 2003.

   Since the ban was put in place, EU officials have been striving to remove some food products from the shelves. So far 580 products have been recalled.

Last week Sudan’s Embassy in the United Kingdom asked the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for clarification of the origin of the dye’s name.

   Omaima Mahmoud Al Sharief, a press official at Sudan’s Embassy in China, explained the purpose of the inquiry was to clear up any misunderstanding over links between the country and the poisonous dye.

　　"We want to keep an eye on every detail and avoid any misunderstanding there," she said. "Our embassy to Britain asked them how the dye got that name and whether the dye had something to do with our country. But they told us there was no relationship."

   The FSA, an independent food security watchdog in Britain, received a letter from the Sudanese embassy last week.

　"They asked us why the dye is named Sudan, however, we also do not know how it got the name," she said. "People found the dye in 1883 and gave it the name. Nobody knows the reason, and we cannot give any explanation before we find out."

   Sudan dyes, which include Sudan 1 to 4, are red dyes used for colouring solvents（溶劑）, oils, waxes, petrol, and shoe and floor polishes. They are classified as carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

1.What does the underlined word mean in paragraph one?

A. Causing cancer.    B. Having side effect.    C. Containing poison.    D. Poisonous.

2.How did the Sudan 1 get its name?

A. The dye is often produced in Sudan.

B. The dye has something to do with the country named Sudan.

C. Nobody is sure of the origin of the name.

D. Many foods produced in Sudan contain the dye.

3.We can infer from the passage that        .

A. the Sudan government is paying much attention to the food safety

B. Sudan 1 is often used to be added to the food

C. people didn’t realize the danger of Sudan 1 until 2003

D. many food shops will be closed down

4. Which of the following is the best title?

A. Keep away from Sudan 1

B. No Sudan 1 dye links to the country

C. How Sudan 1 dye got its name?

D. Pay attention to the food safety