The casualties of this terrorist attack were fewer than those of the attack on Pearl Harbor.（）

Publication of this survey had originally been intended to coincide with the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, scheduled for September 29th-30th in Washington, D.C. Those meetings, and the big anti-globalization pro- tests that had been planned to accompany them, were among the least significant casualties of the terrorist atrocities of September 11th.

You might have thought that the anti-capitalist protesters, after contemplating those horrors and their aftermath, would be regretting more than just the loss of a venue for their marches. Many are, no doubt. But judging by the response of some of their leaders and many of the activists (if Internet chat rooms are any guide), grief is not always the prevailing mood. Some anti-globalists have found a kind of consolation even a cause of satisfaction, in these terrible events--that of having been as they see it, proved right.

To its fiercest critics, globalization, the march of international capitalism, is a force for oppression, exploitation and injustice. The rage that drove the terrorists to commit their obscene crime was in part, it is argued, a response to that. At the very least, it is suggested, terrorism thrives on poverty and international capitalism, the protesters say, thrives on poverty too.

These may be extreme positions, but the minority that holds them is not tiny, by any means. Far more important, the anti-globalists have lately drawn tacit support if nothing else, reluctance to condemn--from a broad range of public opinion. As a result, they have been, and are likely to remain, politically influential. At a time such as this, sorting through issues of political economy may seem very far removed from what matters. In one sense, it is. But when many in the West are contemplating their future, with new foreboding, it is important to understand why the skeptics are wrong; why economic integration is a force for good; and why globalization, far from being the greatest cause of poverty, is its only feasible cure.

Undeniably, popular support for that view is lacking. In the developed economies, support for further trade liberalization is uncertain; in some countries, voters are down- right hostile to it. Starting a new round of global trade talks this year will be struggle, and seeing it through to a useful conclusion will be. The institutions that in most people's eyes represent the global economy--the IMF, the World Bank and the World Trade Organization are reviled far more widely than they are admired; the best they can expect from opinion at large is grudging acceptance. Governments, meanwhile, are accused of bowing down to business, globalization leaves them no choice. Private capital moves across the planet unchecked. Wherever it goes, it bleeds democracy of content and puts "profits before people".

In your opinion, what may be the main topic of this passage?

A．Anti-capitalist and their supporter.

B．The terrorist.

C．International capitalism.

D．The critics.

Which of the following statements about the crash is TRUE?

A. The number of casualties was 153 on Wednesday.

B. There accident killed 172 passengers on board.

C. The crash took place when the plane was landing.

D. The crash was caused probably by the engine fire.

Which of the following statements about the crash is TRUE?

A．The number of casualties was 153 on Wednesday.

B．There accident killed 172 passengers on board.

C．The crash took place when the plane was landing.

D．The crash was caused probably by the engine fire.

Which of the following statements about the crash is TRUE?

A．The number.of casualties was 153 on Wednesday.

B．There accident killed 172 passengers on board.

C．The crash took place when the plane was landing.

D．The crash was caused probably by the engine fire.

Much social talk,【36】from casual conversation to formal【37】speech has an aim other than to convey information or to achieve agreement on disputed issues. Individuals talk and listen to one【38】, in part simply to enhance sociability--to【39】their enjoyment in being together. Sometimes this is called speech to entertain, but this traditional label has【40】been very satisfactory. Social talk serves a more important function【41】merely to pass time【42】.

A great deal of the【43】and the listening that occurs【44】casual circumstances may seem to be【45】, in the sense that the discourse is relaxed, relatively formless, and expressive of strong and intimate feelings.【46】, such speaking and listening are highly valued. Normal individuals dread being deprived【47】companionship. If required to be【48】for a time, they may mm on the【49】or television, not to learn something,【50】not even to be entertained,【51】to feel the sociability of hearing human speech. The【52】purpose of much speech (including most【53】and many public speeches) is to knit together【54】closely and more pleasantly the ties of【55】.

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A．dividing

B．ranging

C．gathering

D．arranging

听力原文： Local divers who have been working 16 hour shifts are getting some relief. The FBI and US Navy have sent dive teams to Minneapolis to help in the recovery effort. The Hennepin County Sheriff says at least seven to nine people remained missing from Wednesday's bridge collapse. Meanwhile state officials have been given the green light to start removing debris from the site. Investigators first wanted to thoroughly document the scene. On Monday, the National Transportation Safety Board used a helicopter equipped with a high resolution camera to take pictures of the wreckage.

Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the news?

A．The US government has sent dive teams to help in the recovery effort.

B．The bridge located in Hennepin County collapsed on Wednesday.

C．The Sheriff transferred the casualties in the collapse to other states.

D．The National Transportation Safety Board took pictures of the wreckage.

According to the passage, European conquerors had which of the following advantages in North America?

A．They possessed a larger population to replace casualties in their conquest of North America than they did in the South.

B．They had already gained experience in the Southern conquest that was not formerly available.

C．They had access to weaponry superior to that which was employed in the Southern conquest.

D．They were confronted by an opponent experienced in empire-building in North America.

E．They had better martial organization in North America than they had in South America.

According to the passage, European conquerors had which of the following advantages in North America?

A．They possessed a larger population to replace casualties in their conquest of North America than they did in the South.

B．They had already gained experience in the Southern conquest that was not formerly available.

C．They had access to weaponry superior to that which was employed in the Southern conquest.

D．They were confronted by an opponent experienced in empire-building in North America.

E．They had better martial organization in North America than they had in South America.

听力原文： Officials in Venezuela say dozens of people have been killed or injured in a prison riot in the southeastern state of Bolivar. Details from VOA's George Mee in our South America Bureau. "The riot occurred at El Dorado Prison, a maximum security facility located in the jungles 700 kilometers southeast of Caracas. Some of the victims were burned to death and others stabbed with home-made knives. The wounded victims of the uprising have been taken to the nearby mining town of Tumailimo for medical treatment. Many are reported in serious condition. Justice Minister Halion Calidooso announced the casualties before flying to El Dorado with the national prison director to investigate the incident. The clash began when the inmate went for breakfast at 5:30 in the morning. Officials say the riot was apparently caused by rivalry between longer term inmate and a group that had been transferred to El Dorado from another prison last November. George Mee, VOA News Rio deJaneiro."

Where was the prison located?

A．In the southern state of Tumailimo.

B．In the mining town of Tumailimo.

C．In the jungles southeast of Caracas.

D．To kilometers southeast of Caracas.

听力原文： Officials in Venezuela say dozens of people have been killed or injured in a prison riot in the southeastern state of Bolivar. Details from VOA's George Mee in our South America Bureau. "The riot occurred at El Dorado Prison, a maximum security facility located in the jungles 700 kilometers southeast of Caracas. Some of the victims were burned to death and others stabbed with home-made knives. The wounded victims of the uprising have been taken to the nearby mining town of Tumailimo for medical treatment. Many are reported in serious condition. Justice Minister Halion Calidooso announced the casualties before flying to El Dorado with the national prison director to investigate the incident. The clash began when the inmate went for breakfast at 5:30 in the morning. Officials say the riot was apparently caused by rivalry between longer term inmate and a group that had been transferred to El Dorado from another prison last November. George Mee, VOA News Rio deJaneiro."

Where was the prison located?

A．In the southern state of Tumailimo.

B．In the mining town of Tumailimo.

C．In the jungles southeast of Caracas.

D．To kilometers southeast of Caracas.