[简答题]Topic：A Year of Economic Recovery
Questions for Reference.
1. Many economists say that the year 2009 was a year of economic recovery for China. What was the goal of the annual GDP growth rate set by the Chinese Government7
2. This recovery was due to the forcefulness of the Chinese government’s policies. The best-known and most effective measure is the 4-trillion-yuan stimulus plan. The major investment was put in infrastructure construction. Could you explain what infrastructure means Name and describe one or two instances of infrastructure construction in 2009.
3. The economic recovery in 2009 has also improved the life of ordinary Chinese people. Say something about how you and your family, or your relatives or friends, have benefited from this economic recovery

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Economic Recovery on the Way

Economic experts are predicting that the poorly performing domestic economy will recover in the next financial quarter. After months of economic recession, local companies (44) to make larger profits. Ted Wilder, a leading authority in the field, suggests that the reasons for the positive outlook can largely be attributed to recent (45) .
Laws enacted by the federal government last month granting benefits and subsidies to the manufacturing industry have greatly increased production, leading to record numbers of goods being shipped overseas. The (46) . in exports is also having a positive impact on the rest of the economy.

44（）。
A. are expected
B. have expected
C. is expected
D. had expected

[单项选择]America’s economic recovery remains uncomfortably weak. The latest data show industrial production falling while the trade deficit soars to record levels. To round off a dismal week for economic statistics, the Fed announced that industrial production fell by 0.2 percent in December compared with the previous month. That came as a disappointment to economists who had been expecting a small rise. Monthly data are always unreliable, of course; there is always a plausible explanation for unexpectedly bad (or good) news. But nearly all recent economic statistics point to the same conclusion--that American’s recovery remains sluggish (缓慢的) and erratic (不稳定的). It could put pressure on the Fed to consider cutting interest rates again when its policy making committee meets at the end of the month.
The biggest obstacle to healthier economic performance, though, is political. As the Fed’s chairman, Alan Greenspan, acknowledged in the closing months of 2002, uncertain about the future is h
A. It is flourishing.
B. It faces an uncertain future.
C. It remains depressing.
D. It shows unreliable signs.

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America’s economic recovery remains uncomfortably weak. The latest data show industrial production falling while the trade deficit soars to record levels. To round off a dismal week for economic statistics, the Fed (美联储) announced that industrial production fell by 0.2% in December compared with the previous month. That came as a disappointment to economists who had been expecting a small rise. Monthly data are always unreliable, of course; there is always a plausible explanation for unexpectedly bad (or good) news. But nearly all recent economic statistics point to the same conclusion--that America’s recovery remains sluggish and erratic. It could put pressure on the Fed to consider cutting interest rates again when its policymaking committee meets at the end of the month.
The biggest obstacle to healthier economic performance, though, is political. As the Fed’s chairman, Alan Greenspan, acknowledged in the closing months of 2002, uncertainty about the
A. It is recovering
B. It faces an uncertain future
C. It remains depressing
D. It shows unreliable signs

[简答题]Topic: The Retirement Age for Chinese
Questions for reference :
1. Do you agree that the mandatory retirement age for Chinese should be extended Give your reasons.
2. Some people are opposed to the extension initiative for fear that it might reduce job opportunities for young people. What’s your comment on this opinion
3. China is facing a surplus labor force. What are the possible solutions to such a problem

[填空题]TASK ONE - TOPIC TO BE DISCUSSED
· For questions 13 - 17, match the extracts with the topics to be discussed at each meeting, listed A - H.
· For each extract, choose the topic to be discussed at the meeting.
· Write one letter (A- H) next to the number of the extract.
A reducing production costs
B a possible merger
C staff morale
D putting a new idea into production
E change in market strategy
F internal reorganisation
G problems in supply chain
H organisation of staff training