2013年英语四级考试机考试题(2)

 
　　B. The growing Chinese economy contributes to the U.S. economy.
 
　　C. The loss of American manufacturing jobs overseas is caused by China’s economic growth.
 
　　D. China has problems in its economic development.
 
　　News Item 2 Question 3 will be based on the following news item.
 
　　GLOSSARY
 
　　1. hazardous 危险的
 
　　2. thoroughfare 大道，大街
 
　　3. respiratory 呼吸的
 
　　4. asthma 哮喘（病）
 
　　5. emphysema.肺气肿
 
　　Question 3
 
　　3. What’s the main idea of this report?
 
　　A. Severe air pollution in Southern California caused serious health problems in children.
 
　　B. Increasing numbers of children develop asthma due to annoying air pollution.
 
　　C. Air regulations concerning housing development should be adjusted.
 
　　D. Highway air pollution constitutes a threat to children’s lungs.
 
　　Now listen again and answer Question 4.
 
　　Question 4
 
　　4. What is the main reason for the researchers to be concerned about the health of those children as adults?
 
　　A. In adulthood, their lung capacity was far weaker than in those ordinary kids.
 
　　B. Generally speaking, their lung stops to develop in adulthood .
 
　　C. Adulthood respiratory problems are likely to lead to other illnesses.
 
　　D. These children are under double effecting of air pollution.
 
　　News Item 3 Question 5 will be based on the following news item.