Persons under 18 ______ not be employed in night work in the
A. can B. may C. will D. shall
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Linking the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean,the blue waters of the Gulf of Aden near Somalia are one of the most important trading routes in the world.But they are also the most feared.
Pirates(海盜)whose targets are ships and their crew often show up there.On September 25,a Ukrainian ship carrying 30 tanks became another victim.
The pirates have reportedly killed one of the crewmen and are now surrounded by the US Navy.But they are still demanding $20 million for the release of the ship.
This year alone,more than 50 ships have been attacked,25 hijacked(劫持),and 14 are currently being held.
Of course this is nothing new el[her.Ever since there has been water and ships there have been pirates.The earliest documented history of pirates dates back to the 13th century in the Mediterranean Sea.Even the famous Roman emperor Julius Caesar was kidnapped(綁架)by pirates at one time.
Piracy reached its peak in the early 1700s, especially in the Caribbean and off the coast of Africa.In the mid-20th-century,most pirates were common thieves.They used hooks to steal on board commercial ships,and took all that they could find.These pirates were more likely to flee than fight if met by the crew.
However,nowadays piracy has become a multi-million dollar business attracting many in poor countries such as Somalia.“The pirates are well funded and have all the latest equipment,including satellite phones,”said a top UN representative in Somalia.
In Asia,however,a trend started where pirates didn't just want to kidnap the stuff, they also wanted to control the ship.They would kill the crewmembers or kidnap them for ransom(贖金). After the recent kidnapping of Ukrainian ship,people are also worrying that tanks and arms on board would fall into hands of terrorists.
Last week the UN called a meeting from all affected countries to fight piracy. “The international community is determined to stop these pirates who are weakening efforts to bring peace to
71.From the first four paragraphs,we can conclude that____________.
A.where there's fortune,there's greed
B.pirates in
C.the pirates issue has become serious in recent year
D.navies have been effective in getting rid of pirates
72.Which of the following is T R U E about piracy?
A.It was recorded that pirates started to attack ships in Somalia in the 13th century.
B.Back in the mid-20th century pirates did not appear so harmful as today's.
C.Once a ship is attacked,it will be hijacked by pirates.
D.In the 13th century,pirates only targeted famous or important persons.
73.Unlike before. piracy nowadays_____________.
A.has spread to all corners of the world
B.is more like terrorism and disturbs,regional peace
C.has become a key business for some poor countries
D.has become the UN's top concern
74.We can infer from the passage that__________________.
A.it is impossible to fight with piracy
B.no country has the determination to fight with pirates
C.no ships will be found in the
D.more measures will be taken to fight with pirates
75.The article is written to._________________.
A.draw your attention to the history of piracy
B.analyze how piracy has changed these years
C.give you a description of the development of piracy
D.inform you of the importance and necessity to fight piracy
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Kabul,Oct.28 (Xinhuanet)--- Unknown armed men in military uniform kidnapped(綁架) three staff of the United Nations in the Afghan capital city at broad daylight Thursday ,Afghan officials confirmed (確認).
“Three armed men in military uniform intercepted a UN car in Baraki area of
The kidnappers also badly beat up the Afghan driver of the UN car, added Rohullah who is a lorry driver in the city. The area has been watched over by UN guards.
UN officials as well as Afghan confirmed the incident but refused to provide further information. The three kidnapped , according to some officials , who are from Britain, Ireland and Kosovo, were working for the UN-sponsored Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) overseeing the first presidential elections held on Oct.9 across Afghanistan and in Iran and Pakistan.
This is the first time that such an incident has taken place in the Afghan capital over the last three years
So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping. However, remnants(殘余勢力) of the former Taliban regime who failed to stop the great presidential elections have promised to continue holy war (圣戰(zhàn)) until the US-led troops leave Afghanistan.
46.When did this kidnapping take place?
A. At night B. In the daytime C. Early in the morning D. at dawn
47. What does the underline word intercepted probably mean ?
A. destroyed B. damaged C. stopped D. bombed
48. What happened when the kidnapping took place?
A. A lorry driver was badly beaten up
B. three men and two women were taken away
C. No one else witnessed the sudden kidnapping
D. Two women together with one man was kidnapped
49. Which of the following description is not correct ?
A. The three kidnapped persons were in Afghan waiting for the coming election.
B. No UN staff had been kidnapped before this kidnapping
C. It is still uncertain who started this kidnapping, though there is some clue.
D. The US-led troops are disliked by the remnants of the former Taliban regime.
50. What is the best title of the news report ?
A. Successful Presidential Election in Afghan
B. US-led Troops Acting in Afghan
C. Holy War in Afghan
D. 3 UN staff kidnapped in
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