编辑版 word 2015.06【1】Passage One When the right person is holding the right job at the right moment, that person's influence is greatly expanded. That is the position in which Janet Yellen, who is expected to be confirmed as the next chair of the Federal Reserve Bank (FeD. in January, now finds herself. If you believe, as many do, that unemployment is the major economic and social concern of our day, then it is no stretch to think Yellen is the most powerful person in the world right now.56. What do many people think is the biggest problem facing Janet Yellen?【 C】A. Lack of money. B. Subprime crisis. C. Unemployment. D. Social instability. 57. What did Yellen help the Fed do to tackle the 2008 financial crisis?【D】A. Take effective measures to curb inflation.B. Deflate the bubbles in the American economy.C. Formulate policies to help financial institutions.D. Pour money into the market through asset buying. 58. What is a greater concern of the general public?【B】A.Recession. B. Deflation. C. Inequality. D. Income. 59. What is Yellen likely to do in her position as the Fed chief?【C】A. Develop a new monetary program. B. Restore public confidence. C. Tighten financial regulation. D. Reform the credit system. 60. How does Alan Blinder portray Yellen?【 A】A. She possesses strong persuasive power. B. She has confidence in what she is doing. C. She is one of the world's greatest economists. D. She is the most powerful Fed chief in history.Passage TwoAir pollution is deteriorating in many places around the world. The fact that public parks in cities become crowded as soon as the sun shines proves that people long to breathe in green, open spaces. They do not all know what they are ...
