山东省临沂一中2014届高三9月月考英语试题答案(3)

50.The passage is most likely to be found in .
   A.a technical report     B.a fashion magazine C. an education column    D.a sports newspaper
B
Credit cards let people buy things now and pay for them over months or even years. But some people get deep into debt: Some banks have terms and charges that can make it harder for people to pay off that debt. In the United States, there are calls for stronger government supervision of the credit card industry. They offer economic power at a price. In 2004, Americans had about $800 billion in credit card debt. Now they own about $968 billion.
Critics say banks made it too easy to get credit cards. But that may be changing. The crisis in the housing and credit they call markets is beginning to affect the credit card industry. More payments are late. Charges for late payments are a growing source of profit for banks. But late payments can also signal bad debts.
The central bank, the Federal Reserve, says two-thirds of American banks have recently reported tighter lending requirements. Many people report having their credit limits reduced without warning.
Some lawmakers are concerned that cardholders do not have enough protections from what abusive policies. These include actions like raising interest rates because of an unrelated event. Also, banks may raise the chances of a late payment by changing monthly payment dates for credit cards.
According to a survey, 82% of Americans think credit cards provide a valuable service. But a majority, 58%, say they do not trust credit card companies. And three out of four think the government should regulate the industry more closely. Three out of four people feel there is always some condition that makes a card less appealing than the company made in scared. And a little more than half say they have had a card that was not as good as they expected. But close to 80% say no one really reads the terms and conditions when they sign up for a credit card.
51. What does the underlined sentence in the first paragraph probably mean?
A. We can enjoy more convenience using credit cards
B. Credit cards can improve your buying power.
C. We can buy things at lower prices using credit cards.
D. Credit cards bring more card debt as well as convenience.
52. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?
A. Banks are making it harder for people to get credit cards
B. Some people’s credit limits have been reduced.
C. It is more difficult to borrow money from some banks.
D. Banks are receiving more charges from late payments.
53. Which of the following can be a case of abusive policies?
A. Banks make credit cards look more attractive.
B. Banks ignore the danger of bad debts.
C. Banks raise interest rates with no good reason.
D. Banks put off monthly payment dates.
54. What can we know from the text?
A. Banks actually prefer to see more late payment.
B. People should be more careful when applying for a credit card.
C. The US government provides better protection for cardholders.
D. The majority of Americans don’t think much of credit cards.
55. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Credit cards are still very well received in America.
B. Credit cards don’t live up to some people’s expectations.
C. Many people don’t believe in credit card companies.
D. The results of a survey about credit cards in Americans.
C
Anger at the practice of demanding dowries (嫁妆), which can lead to violence against brides, has prompted a takeoff of “Angry Birds” called “Angry Brides” that aims to highlight the illegal practice still prevalent in many South Asian countries.
Dowries-such as jewelry, clothes, cars and money-are traditionally given by the bride’s family to the groom and his parents to ensure she is taken care of in her new home.
The custom was outlawed more than five decades ago. But it is still widely practiced, with the groom’s family demanding even more money after marriage, leading to mental and physical annoyance that can drive the woman to suicide.
“The Angry Brides game is our way of throwing a spotlight on the nuisance(陋习)of dowry.” said Ram Bhamidi, senior vice president and head of online marketing for Shaadi.com, a matrimonial(婚姻的)website with two million members.
“According to a 2007 study, there is a dowry-related death every four hours in India, We condemn this and have consistently run campaigns on social media to help create awareness of the issue”.
The name of the app, available on the group’s home page, is a spinoff from the globally popular “Angry Birds” game, Its home page shows a red-clad, eight-armed woman resembling a powerful female Hindu goddess. Underneath, there is a caption: “A woman will give you strength, care and all the love you need … NOT dowry!”
To play the game, users have to try and hit three dodging grooms--a pilot, a builder and a doctor. There are a variety of weapons to choose from, including a frying pan, broomstick, tomato and loafer.
Each groom has a price tag, starting at 1.5 million rupees($29,165). Every time the player hits a groom, his value decreases and money is added to the player’s Anti-Dowry Fund,which is saved posted on their Facebook page.
“Since we launched the game last week, more than 270,000 people have liked the app. Both men and women seem to be playing it”, said Bhamidi.
56.What caused “Angry Brides” to appear online?
   A.Women’s rightsbeing seriously abused.B.Anger at the practice of demanding dowries.
   C.The bride’s giving a great many dowries. D.The popularity of Angry Birds online.
57.Which of the following is TRUE about “Dowries”?