politics. \human rights the most basic is to be free of arbitrary violence, whether that violence comes from government, from terrorists, from criminals, or from self-appointed messiahs(救世主) operating under the cover of politics or religion.\
Although political viewpoints have changed since then， because of the emotional nature of human rights, this has emerged as the \transgression(侵犯) of human rights has been the focus of many, if not most，major international television news stories. The reporting of these stories has created outrage in the world, prompted attempts at censorship by dictators, and in many cases resulted in the elimination of human rights abuses. 11. The passage is mainly about____.
A the evolution of international politics in the United States B the broadcast media's growing role in international politics C the concern for human rights as is shown in broadcast media D the impact of global television communication on viewers'emotions 12. The introduction of satellite technology into television broadcast____. A confirmed what Shakespeare said long ago B changed the way television news is handled C improved the sound effect of television news
D initiated a shift of emphasis to international politics
13. The civil rights struggle to the 50's and 60's won public support partly owing to____.
A the viewing of the Nazi atrocities on TV B the news broadcast through satellite links C the impact of televised news on emotions D the support provided by a world audience
14. President Carter's major contribution to broadcast news was that he A eliminated any kind of censorship of broadcast news B encouraged news coverage of the Vietnam War and ended it
C proclaimed the Pentagon's control over the media unconstitutional
D made the transgression of human rights a global focus in broadcast news 15. The television coverage of human rights issues has all the effects EXCEPT_____. A reduction in the cases of human rights violation B prompted attempts at censorship by dictators
C increased respect for different cultures and attitudes D heightened international concern over human rights abuses Passage Four
Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following passage:
People with disabilities comprise a large part of the population. It is estimated that over 35 million Americans have physical, mental, or other disabilities. About half of these disabilities are “developmental”, i. e. , they occur prior to the individual’s twenty-second birthday, often form genetic conditions, and are severe enough to effect three or more areas of development, such as mobility, communication, employment, etc. Most other disabilities are considered “adventitious”, i.e. , accidental or caused by outside forces.
Prior to the 20th century, only a small percentage of people with disabilities survived for long. Medical treatment for these disabilities was unavailable. Advancements in medicine and social services have created a climate in which people with disabilities can expert to have such basic needs as food, shelter, and medical treatment. Unfortunately, these basic are often not available. Civil liberties such as the right to vote, marry, get an education, and again employment have historically been denied on the basic of disability.
In recent decades, the disability rights movement has been organized to flight against these infringements (侵害) of civil rights. Congress responded by passing major legislation recognizing people with disabilities as protected class under civil rights statutes.
Still today, people with disabilities must fight to live their lives independently. It is estimated that more than half of qualified Americans with disabilities are unemployed, and a majority of those who do work are underemployed. About two-thirds live at or below the official poverty level.
Significant barriers, especially in transportation and public awareness, prevent disabled people from taking part in society. For example, while no longer prohibited by law from marrying, a person with no access to transportation is effectively excluded from community and social activities which might lead to the development of long-term relationships.
It will only be when public attitudes advance as far as laws are that disabled people will be fully able to take to their right place in society. 16. ”developmental” disability . A. develops very slowly over time B. is caused forces
C. occurs in youth and affects development D. is getting more and more severe
17. Most disabled people used to die early because . A. disabilities destroyed major bodily functions B. they were not very well looked after C. medical techniques were not available D. they were too poor to get proper treatment
18. In the author’s opinion, to enable the disabled people to take their rightful place in society, . A. more laws should be passed B. public attitudes should be changed C. government should provide more aids D. more public facilities should be act up
19. Which of the following cannot be inferred from the passage? A. Many disabled people may remain single for their whole life. B. The public tends to look down upon the disabled people. C. The disabled people feel inferior to those surrounding them.
D. Discriminatory (有差别的) laws prevent the disabled from mixing with others. 20. The best title for this passage might be . A. Handicaps of People with Disabilities
B. The Difficulties of the Disabled C. The Causes for Disabilities D. Medical Treatments for Disabilities Part II Vocabulary
21.The general manager is always busy. You should phone his secretary to make an _____ if you want to see him. A、appointment B、offer C、interview D、opportunity
22.My suitcase was so full that it didn’t have _____ for anything else. A、spot B、room C、place D、area
23.You are a little overweight. I suggest you _____ Rosie’s example and start doing regular exercise. A、set B、copy C、follow D、give
24.In 1969 two American astronauts _____ on the moon and walked on its rocky, dusty surface.
A、concentrate B、based C、landed D、focused
25.– Do you let your kids go out alone at night? – _____ not! A、Absolutely B、Extremely
C、Actually D、Eventually
26.It had never _____ to him that he might be falling in love with her. A、happened B、referred C、occurred D、came
27.Due to circumstances _____ our control the performance had to be cancelled. A、beyond B、above C、over D、under
28.If you’re looking for a job you need to be _____ about where you’re prepared to work.
A、changeable B、available C、flexible D、mobile
29.The woman’s illness _____ the doctors; they couldn’t find the cause. A、attracted B、excited C、puzzled D、interrupted
30.You’d better have the pipe checked today. It has kept _____ for three days. A、pouring B、leaking C、spitting D、dropping
31.This house has many interesting _____. The one I like most is a large Victorian fireplace.