Who is the most powerful woman in the world? According  to the US media, it's Janet Yellen, or at least she's about to be.

On Oct 9, 2013，US President Barack Obama nominated （提名）Yellen to serve as the next US Federal Reserve (the Fed,  美联储）chair. If confirmed by the Senate, Yellen will become  the first woman to serve in the top spot.

Aged 67, silver-haired and tiny, Yellen is said to be the most qualified nominee ever. She chaired President Bill

Clinton's Council of Economic Advisers, taught at Harvard and Berkeley, and was president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She is currently the Fed's vice chair.

Many think Yellen is the right choice to deal with the challenges the Fed now faces：First, to bring interest rates back to more normal levels without triggering a new recession（衰退）．Second, to reduce the US unemployment rate, which remains at historically high levels.

A CNN opinion piece says Yellen is unusual for an economist of her caliber（才干）．"She has kept her eyes on what's critical-the people. Her research has centered on unemployment, on the best way to modulate（调整）government policies to benefit the people."

Past records also show that Yellen is exceptionally good at predicting where the economy is headed. An article in The Washington Post points out that she was one of the few voices at the Fed inDecember 2009 warning about the subprime crisis（次贷危机）and the following recession.

The reason why Yellen will be the most powerful woman in the world has to do with the unique position of the Federal Reserve, explains an article on Quartz, a US news outlet for business people in the new global economy,

First of all, the Fed is independent. Unlike US Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and Hilary Clinton, the decisions made by the organization Yellen will lead next year are not subject to approval by anyone in the government.

Within the Fed, the chair alone sets the agenda. The Fed chairperson has huge influence on monetary policy（货币政策）and financial regulation. And don't forget how powerful the Fed itself is. It controls the money supply in the world's largest economy. The Fed's interest rate decisions don't just set the course for the US economy, its decisions set the course for the world economy, too.

Because of globalization, Yellen's decisions will affect everyone around the world, says an article in The Atlantic, making her even more powerful than some great women rulers in history,  including Elizabeth I of England and China's Wu Zetian. For example, the article continues: "If Yellen even just talks about slowing down the Fed's bond-buying, Europe's troubled economies are likely to see their interest rates rise, and emerging markets, some of which, like India and Indonesia, used foreign capital to fund their current account deficits（赤字），are likely to see their currencies collapse."

1.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the reason for Yellen's nomination?

A.Yellen's professional experiences．

B．Yellen's ability to deal with the challenges the Fed faces.

C.Yellen's educational background.

D．Yellen's remarkable competence as an economist.

2.Janet Yelien will be the most powerful woman in the world because＿·

A．the Fed is the most powerful organization in the US

B．Yellen gets full support from Obama

C. Yellen holds a unique position in the government

D. the Fed possesses great power and influence

3.What is the author's attitude towards Yellen's being nominated?

A. Optimistic. B. Negative.

C. Understanding. D. Doubtful.

4.What is the author's purpose of writing this passage?

A．To introduce the US Federal Reserve.

B．To report on the next Fed chair.

C. To introduce the current world economy.

D. To report on a few powerful women.

There are few places in the world with people as friendly and scenery as beautiful as the Philippines. Of the 7,107 islands that make up the archipelago nation（群岛国家），Boracay is one that has some of the best beaches the country-or even Asia-has to offer.

Boracay is a great choice for a beach holiday, especially if you're trying to escape the cold

claws of winter. A lot is packed on the island, which is not much bigger than 10 square kilometers. It has many charms and attractions for the most active traveler, as well as the biggest beach bum（冲浪爱好者）．

It also caters to a variety of budgets. With everything from low-key guesthouses to five-star resorts, local fare to gourmet meals（餐要大餐），travelers will be able to spend as -much or as little as they want. And like many destinations in Asia, bargaining will help you get better prices on accommodation, leisure activities, shopping and dining. The majority of accommodations can be found along the western side of the island, along White Sand Beach and Bulabog Beach. The southern part of the beach, called Station Three, caters more to backpacker crowds, and prices tend to increase the farther you go up the beach. Station Two, 5 to 10 minutes on foot from Station Three, is the center of the island's pulsing nightlife. Another 10 minutes up from Station Two is Station One, where you'll find the resort hotels and a more relaxed, comforting atmosphere. The island's lookout point is arguably the best place for panoramic（全景的）views of Boracay and its neighboring islands. Just a few moments of breathtaking scenery and fresh sea air will rejuvenate（使精神焕发）you and make you feel you never want to leave.

There are organized trips to nearby islands, one of the most popular being Ariel's Point. The Boracay Beach Club resort, which owns the island, plans outings to Ariel's for a minimum of 14 people each trip．Visitors can have a day of cliff-jumping, snorkeling and barbecues. An alternative-and a sure way to see and do what you want-is to hire a boat. Ride around Boracay, stop at a restaurant frequented by locals, visit the neighboring islands, find a good snorkeling spot or fthd a beach where you can appreciate Boracay's unspoiled beauty. Countless boat operators offer their services along the shore. Rental is typically 500 pesos（＄12) an hour. Another must-do is a sailboat ride at sunset. White Sand and Bulabog Beaches are lined with sailboats, and there's nothing quite like watching the sun descend against the backdrop of a blue sea and sky. There's very little that will top this bonding moment with nature. To round up the day, head out for a tasty meal．Because of Boracay's countless international visitors, almost every major food type is available. There's New York-style pizzas, burgers galore, Mexican treats, Thai favorites, as well as Japanese udon noodles．

There's plenty more to love and appreciate about Boracay. With its small, cozy atmosphere and welcoming people, it's one destination not to pass up for that romantic getaway, family trip or holiday with friends.

1. If you want to find inexpensive accommodation, you should go＿along White Sand Beach and Bulabog Beach.

A. northward  B．southward 

C. eastward  D. westward

2.What does the underlined word "top" in Paragraph 8 mean?

A ．Be better than.  B．Be suitable for. 

C. Be away from.     D. Be equal to.

3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Hotel expenses.       B. Public transport.

C. Outdoor recreations.  D. International food

Most interviewees are probably aware that interviewers are not supposed to ask them certain questions. There are some areas of special 　 in selection interviewing. Our goal here is to point out these 　　 areas of questions and to suggest strategic ways to 　　 them as an interviewee.

Courts have 　　 that it's none of the company's business how many children an applicant has; or whether he or she is married, 　　 or divorced. In this area, if you are asked an illegal question, you can give a general 　　 ; saying elegantly: "I would prefer to stick to job-related questions:" Or you can be more 　　 : "Are children a requirement for this position?"

　 , many instances of illegal interview questions occur in' the course -of　　getting-to-know-you small talk during an interview and aren't 　　 by the interviewer as an invasion（侵犯）of your privacy. But innocent or not, illegal interview questions can 　　 a company in court when a job seeker 　　 discrimination in the interview process.

To 　　 age discrimination in hiring, courts have disallowed these sorts of questions: "How old are you?" "When did you graduate from high school?" and so on. Managers get in trouble here when they talk about the average age of their workforce in 　　 to -the candidate： "Our typical employee is probably 8 to 10 years older than you. Do you expect problems managing people older than yourself?" You can imagine the later court 　　 . Manager: "But, Your Honor, I never asked her age!”Candidate: "My age seemed to be one of his key 　　 about my ability to manage." And, of course, you can avoid all these disputes（争执）by simply answering your employer: "Age has 　　 been a consideration for me in my work life."

In another area of sex, an employer cannot ask questions about the person's gender（性别）　　 the job specifications strictly require either a male or a female. The burden of proof is on the 　　to demonstrate（论证）that only a man or a woman can do the job. Employers should be cautious: Courts and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have interpreted very 　　 the concept that only one gender can perform a particular job.

1.A. stability  B．sensitivity  C. possibility  D. responsibility

2.A. illegal  B. complex  C. absurd  D. realistic

3.A. prepare  B. challenge  C. ask  D. handle

4.A. ruled  B. proposed  C. guided  D. explained

5.A. separate  B. lonely  C. single  D. individual

6.A. consideration  B．introduction  C. summary  D. response

7.A. vague  B. pointed  C. polite  D. aggressive

8.A．In particular  B．In detail  C. In addition  D. In truth

9.A. ordinary  B. formal  C. serious  D. important

10.A. settled  B. illustrated  C. intended  D. charged

11.A. land  B. cause  C. help  D. find

12.A. requires  B. permits  C. avoids  D. claims

13.A: support  B. evaluate  C. prevent  D. discover

14.A. reaction  B．relation  C. comparison  D. contrast

15.A. atmosphere  B. scene  C. result  D. decision

16.A. qualities  B. elements  C. concerns  D. problems

17.A. always  B. never  C. ever  D. often

18.A. until  B. unless  C. once  D. before

19.A. employee B. committee  C. court  D. employer

20.A. narrowly  B. broadly  C. wrongly  D. correctly

-Maria, the summer vacation is approaching. How shall I do my travel?

-It's your money, your time-spend it how you want.＿＿＿

A. So what? 　  B. Count me out. 　

C. Who cares? 　D. It all depends.

Had he not come an hour earlier, he＿＿＿the secret that his mother was always there.

A. must never find 　B．must never have found

C. would never find 　D. would never have found

From the moment babies are born, parents are helping them to be released into the world, not to＿＿them or to control their lives for the rest of life.

A. hold on to　’B. put up with 　

C. give in to 　D. break up with

An individual human existence should be like a river-small at first, narrowly contained within its banks, and＿＿＿passionately past rocks and over waterfalls.

A. to rush　 B. rushing　

C. rushed 　D. rush

-Will my car be ready by the end of the day?

-It＿＿＿be, sir. I'll call if there're any problems.

A. could 　B．must 　

C. shall 　D. should

Such novelists as Tolstoy are widely read, of ＿＿works; full of great humanity, however, some are difficult to understand.

A. whose 　B．which 　

C. whom 　D. what

Many people take pills to make sure they will achieve or maintain their desired weight＿＿＿it will lower their life expectancy（寿命）．

A. so that 　B．in that 　

C. even if 　D. as if