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题源 USA Today (November 22, 2022) 有删减 阅读理解AA union representing rail conductors narrowly voted to reject a collective bargaining agreement arranged by the Biden administration, moving one step closer to a severe freight rail strike that appeared averted two months ago.SMART Transportation Division, representing about 28,000 conductors, rejected the deal early Monday, while a separate union representing rail engineers – the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen – voted to ratify the five-year agreement.The split among the two largest rail unions comes after three smaller unions already rejectedthe agreement with rail companies that was negotiated by the White House in September. Eight freight rail unions have now approved the agreement, but all 12 must sign on for ratification.A rail strike or lockout could paralyze(使…瘫痪) the economy by halting the shipment of many foods, particularly grain, and critical goods before next month’s holiday season.“It’s now back to the bargaining table for our operating craft members,” said Jeremy Ferguson,president of SMART-TD, adding that he believes issues can be resolved without a strike. “The ball is now in the railroads’ court. Let’s see what they do.”A status quo contract is in place until Dec. 8. SMART-TD can go on strike, or rail companies can lock out workers, beginning Dec. 9 if an agreement is not reached. Congress has the power to intervene to set a contract if parties don’t reach a deal.In addition to straining supply chains, a shutdown could disrupt passenger rail including Amtrak, which operates mostly on tracks owned by freight railroads.“Let’s be clear, if the remaining unions do not accept an agreement, Congress should be preparedto act and avoid a disastrous $2 billion a day hit to our economy, said Ian Jefferies, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, which represents the nation’s largest freight companies. The underlined word “ratify” can be best replaced by ________A. reviseB. approveC. decline D. cease2. Which of the following is correct according to the passage?A. Strike or lockout can be easily settled before holidaysB. The White House is on conductors’ sideC. The operating craft members are unwilling to hold talks with rail companiesD. Only when all twelve rail unions agree to sign the agreement will the issues be finally resolved3. What is Ian Jefferies’ attitude towards rail strike?A. supportiveB. sympathetic C. opposedD. objective4. What’s the best title for the text?A. Union rejects deal, risks rail shutdownB. Reform now for the paralyzed economy C. Go back to the bargaining table, rail conductors!D. The ball is now in the White House’s court BNervous shoppers are saying they’ll buy less or switch to cheaper brands this holiday season, as inflation remains high and more Americans worry about whether they’ll be able to hold onto their jobs. “Inflation is sort of a fancy term for people having to pay more for the same amount of stuff and I think that’s the reality that consumers are trying to grapple with. What we’re seeing is consumers trying to make adjustments where they can to account for all the places where they’re seeing high costs.” said Chris Jackson, senior vice president at Ipsos.In recent months, inflation hit a four-decade high and the American Farm Bureau Federation said the cost of items that typically make up a Thanksgiving meal is up 20% according to its annual survey of reports from volunteer shoppers.Roughly 7 in 10 Americans say they will buy a smaller amount or look for a cheaper choice when shopping for desserts and treats, while 68% intend to make the same changes when picking up frozen foods, 65% will try to save money when purchasing fresh produce, and 64% will make a switch or buy less when filling their carts with prepared foods. American adults are even cutting back on booze, with half of those polled saying they plan to shrink the amount of alcohol they’ll purchase or pick up a less expensive alternative.Ipsos’ consumer confidence index found that 67% of Americans believe the economic situation in the U.S. is bad, while 33% say conditions are good. Of those who think the economy is in tough shape, 40% say it’s only “somewhat bad,” highlighting how Americans are generally not as pessimistic as they were after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, or during the great recession of 2008. But as layoffs mount, Americans are growing increasingly worried about losing their jobs.Among those surveyed, 46% said it’s “at least somewhat likely” they, a friend, or someone in their family will be laid off in the next six months. Which of the following statements is correct as inflation remains high in America?A. Consumers intend to purchase high-quality brands B. Consumers have to pay more for the same amount of goodsC. Consumers try to make adjustments to New year mealD. Consumers will store up more food for the holiday season2. Where are shoppers cutting back?A. grain product and frozen foodsB. fresh produce and dry instant cerealC. desserts, treats and starchy foodD. prepared foods and alcohol3. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “booze”?A. parties B. banquetsC. drinksD. receptions4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Consumers are only worried about inflationB. 46% of Americans will be unemployed in the next six monthsC. A clear majority of Americans were pessimistic during the great recession of 2008D. More than half of the Americans believe the economic situation in the U.S. is bad 语法填空With black and orange feathers and red eyes, the critically endangered pheasant-pigeon remained a mystery for more than a century. But the bird _____1_____(spot) for the first time since 1882.The bird exists in the rugged Fergusson Island, just off the coast of southeast Papua New Guinea. There, a team of researchers with the Papua New Guinea National Museum arrived in September, ___2____(hope) to spot the bird.The team spoke with locals to help them set up camera traps _____3____(capture) an image of the bird, according to Re:Wild, ___4___help fund the effort. For nearly a month, the team went without evidence of the bird. But just two days before researchers were set to leave the island, Jordan Boersma, co-leader of the expedition team, was going through camera footage ___5___ he was “stunned” to see the bird walking right past the camera.The researchers credited their success __6__ local hunter Augustin Gregory, who had told them he had seen the ground-dwelling bird in an area with steep ridges. The team then went into a dense forest area of the island, ___7___they placed a camera on a 3,200-foot-high ridge near a river.Serena Ketaloya, a conservationist from Milne Bay, said local communities were “very excited” at the news because many people ____8___(see) the bird until the research team arrived on the island.Not much is known about the pheasant-pigeon. The species’ population is undetermined, but it is listed __9_critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. As of July 2021, its estimated population was 50 to 249 birds. Researchers suspect the population has declined because of logging and the ____10___(lost) of forest habitat. 答案BDCABDCDis spotted; hoping; to capture; which; when; to; where; hadn’t seen; as; loss
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