BEIJING---Chinese President Xi Jinping  has stressed the need to promote the country's housing security and supply to guarantee people's basic residential needs On Tuesday, Xi said that pushing the construction of the housing supply system is a solid project that benefits  all people. ''Solving the housing issue is a long-term task," the president said "China still faces problems such as insufficient affordable housing and imbalances in housing distribution" Xi said future work will sick to market-oriented reform.and properly handle the roles of government and the market, economic and social functions of housing development,relations of necessity and possibility and the difference between housing security and welfare trap Meanwhile,he vowed the government shall meet the basic housing needs of the group troubled by inadaptable labor skills, lack of job opportunities or low income Xi pointed out that the general scheme of building China's housing supply system is that the government realizes most of the basic needs while leaving other diversified demands for the market rules "China will spare no effort to increase housing supply while pursuing affordable, environmentally friendly and safe living standards in accordance with the country's practical situation,"he said According to the country's 12th five-year plan,China will increase its quantity of affordable housing go that it covers 20 percent of all residential areas by 2015 through construction of 36 million affordable housing units,including renovation of run-down neighborhoods Xi said the government will first ensure the quality and safety of these buildings and strive to accomplish the goal while speeding up the construction of public rental and low--rent housing as well as the renovation of run-down neighborhoods Land and financial policies will be further improved to support the project,Xi said,adding the government will explore and encourage ways for non-profit institutions to participate in the construction and management of affordable housing. The... The housing supply system is constructed to  _ A) guarantee people's basic residential needs B) handle the roles of government and housing market C) improve land and financial policies D) punish illegal occupation of affordable housing units
A


When I was three years old, my parents discovered I was totally deaf. But instead of sending me to a school for the deaf, they decided to " " me. All of my peers and teachers world have normal hearing. I was the only deaf child at Blue Creel Elementary School. From almost the first day there, the other kids made fun of me mainly because of my hearing aid and the way I talked. And I also had difficulty with most of my school work. When the other kids made fun of me, I was sure that I was a bad person. I saw myself as a boy who wasn't smart enough to keep up with the class. Mrs. Jordan, my 5th grade teacher, changed all of that with a simple three-word phrase. One morning, she asked the class a question. I read her lips from my front-row seat and immediately raised my hand because I was sure I had the right answer. But when she called on me, I was afraid. Here was an opportunity to impress the powerful teacher and show her I was worthy of her love. Maybe even impress my classmates a little. I didn't want to blow it. despite my fears, I took a deep breath and answered Mrs. Jordan's question. I will never forget what happened next. Mrs. Jordan enthusiastically slammed  her right foot on the floor and turned her tight hand around in full circle until it pointed directly at me. With sparking eyes and a wide smile she cried, "THAT'S RIGHT STEPHEN!" For the first time in my young life, I was a star. I sat a little taller in my chair. From that day forward, my grades and speech improved greatly. My popularity among my peers increased. It was all because Mrs. Jordan believed in me and wasn't afraid to express it. "THAT'S RIGHT STEPHEN!" When the writer answered Mrs. Jordan's question, he    _    . A) trembled with fear B) stayed calm C) was nervous D) was excited
C


Q: Opening in 1934, the Brookfield Zoo quickly received a worldwide reputation for its special displays and unique  exhibits. Address: 1stAvenue between Ogden Avenue and 31stStreet, Brookfield, Illinois Phone: 708-688-8000 Getting to the Brookfield Zoo by Public Transportation: The Metra Rail Burlington Northern line runs from Union Station downtown to the "Zoo Stop"(Hollywood Station) and from there it's only a 2-block northeast walk to the zoo. Driving from Downtown: Drive along the Eisenhower Expressway west to First Avenue exit. Head south about 2.5 miles and follow the signs to the zoo entrance. Parking at the Brookfield Zoo: Parking fees are $9 for cars and $12 for buses. The Brookfield Zoo Hours: The Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days per year. Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Brookfield Zoo Tickets: Adults(ages 12-64), $13.50; Seniors(ages 65+), $9.50; Children(ages 3-11), $9.50; Children(ages 2 and under), free The Brookfield Zoo Featured Exhibits: Tropic World; WolfWoods; Living Coast; Seven Seas; Fragile Kingdom; Australia House; Havitat Africa. About the Brookfield Zoo: The Brookfield Zoo is located just 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. It's home to a variety of animal species, and its use of natural barriers and moats  is so much more relaxing and enjoyable than watching a lion pace back and forth in a cage. The absence of bars also makes for great wildlife photo opportunities. The Brookfield Zoo also focuses on education, with detailed displays about the animals being viewed and the interactive program that lets kids get some hands-on experience to learn what it takes to run a zoo as well as face painting and crafts. For more information about the Brookfield Zoo, visit www. brookfieldzoo.org. How much should a couple in their thirties and their 5-year-old twins pay if they want to visit the zoo? A) $23. B) $32.5 C) $36.5 D) $46
A: D


*Question*
Jim found a job in a shop two years ago. Mrs. White, the shopkeeper trusts the able young man and pays him more. He's happy and works harder. Once Jim knew a beautiful girl called Mabel at a friend's party. They danced for several times and the girl was deeply in love. But Mabel's parents didn't agree to marry their daughter to a poor young man. So they began to travel in America and didn't let the girl come back to London. She wrote a letter to Jim and told him about it. Of course the young man hadn't enough money to go to see her. He was so sad that he began to drink. It was Saturday one day. Jim didn't go to work. He came to a bar and sat down to drink. Just then an old friend of his came in. He asked him to drink with him. Crying, he told Mike all and the young man felt sorry for him. After a while they were both drunk and left. Mike wanted to take his friend home. When they passed a zoo, they went in and walked to a cage in which there were two tigers. Having seen them, a tiger roared. Mike was afraid and said, "Let's go. Let's go. It's dangerous to stand here." "I don't think so," said Jim. " I'm watching TV now". Mabel's parents didn't agree to marry their daughter to Jim because  _  . A) they decided to travel in America B) they made the girl study in America C) the young man wasn't rich enough D) the young man worked in a shop
**Answer**

C