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江苏省泰州市姜堰区2016届九年级上学期英语期末考试试卷

阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。

    A new report says African governments are ill prepared to handle the growing number of people over age 65. The population in Africa as in other parts of the world, is getting older. Currently, there are 36 million people on the continent 65 years and above. which is 3.6 percent of the population. up from 3.3 percent 10 years ago. That could rise to 4.5 percent by 2030 and 10 percent by 2050. The African development Bank is raising concerns over the shortage of health insurance and pensions (养老金).

    The African Development Bank says. "Aging is highly linked with long-term physical and mental  disability and a number of long-term chronic (慢性的) conditions."

    "Africa is not well prepared to care for its aging population right now. And it needs to prepare for this fact." said Professor Mthuli Ncube. the African Development Bank's chief economist. African nations spend far less on healthcare than developed nations do___ about $26per person per year. Not so many countries have well developed medical aid plans for the elderly, whether they are privately provided plans or indeed government plans. If you look at the pension plans, you will find the pension industries are not well developed in some of the countries.

    Professor Mthuli Ncube said African governments failed to take action on health insurance and pensions because they were busy with economic reforms.

    Another challenge for Africa is the worsening of informal systems of social protection. That is cash and support from both the extended family and community sources.

    The African Development Bank recommends governments help carry out health insurance and pension plans. Ncube said African governments didn't have to handle the health insurance burden alone. "It is not only a must but also an opportunity for private companies to add their bit in this regard", he said. The report also recommends that African governments consider providing ways of free health services. medications and long-term health care facilities for the elderly.

(1)、From the first paragraph we know the facts except that ____

A、the speed of people aging is becoming quicker B、Africa has the largest aging population C、African governments are not well prepared to deal with the aging population D、the shortage of health insurance and pensions adds to African governments' difficulty in dealing With the aging population
(2)、Which is not highly linked with the aging according to the passage?

A、Long-term physical disability. B、Long-term mental disability. C、Long-term chronic illnesses. D、Long-term shortage of care and love.
(3)、What got in the way of developing health insurance and pensions in Africa?

A、The economic reforms. B、Too many old people. C、The shortage of land. D、The development of the economy.
(4)、How can the aging problem be solved in Africa according to Ncube?

A、African governments should spend as much money on healthcare as developed countries B、African people should save enough money to insure their health. C、African governments should combine with private companies to finish health insurance and pension pains. D、Private sources should take the main responsibility to help the elderly.
(5)、The article is most likely to be seen____

A、in a story book B、in a newspaper C、on a TV program D、in a textbook
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Nature is amazing! Take a close look at the world of insects, and you'll discover many unbelievable things. Consider butterflies (蝴蝶), for example. They have beautiful wings and magical flying skills. On summer days, you always see them flying freely over flower gardens and wild fields.

But did you know how butterflies become the flying insects? It is one of the wonders of nature. In the beginning, the mother lays a small and colourful egg on a leaf or stem of a plant. It is hard to believe that the egg will become something completely different in a few days. It becomes a walking insect. This insect is called a caterpillar. It now has legs, eyes and a large body. A new life begins. The caterpillar can eat, walk and see. But it is still not a butterfly.

Soon, after growing big, the caterpillar makes a cover for itself. It covers itself in the nice protective blanket (保护层) and goes to sleep. This is known as the "pupa (蛹)" stage. After some time, the blanket breaks and a wet butterfly appears. It now has six legs, a mouth, eyes and wings. Shortly, the beautiful butterfly spreads (张开) its wings and flies away. After a few weeks, this butterfly lays her eggs, and the cycle (循环) begins all over again.

This is just one example of the wonders of nature. Look around the natural world, and you will learn many truly amazing things.

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