[简答题]Such tightening would probably cause refinancing to slump to about $ 300 billion at annual rates late this year, which would eliminate capital gains as a prop for consumer spending. Rising interest rates could also clamp the rally likely to occur in the equity market as corporate profits recover. If investment spending fails to revive, the economy’ s annual growth rate could slide back to the 2 ～ 3 percent.

[简答题]Such tightening would probably cause refinancing to slump to about $ 300 billion at annual rates late this year, which would eliminate capital gains as a prop for consumer spending. Rising interest rates could also clamp the rally likely to occur in the equity market as corporate profits recover. If investment spending fails to revive, the economy’ s annual growth rate could slide back to the 2 ～ 3 percent.

[填空题]Children visiting Washington would probably show the greatest interest in ______.

[简答题]Person What would cause more people to want to be teachers

[单项选择]Conversation Two
A. The director probably isn’t able to make an exception.
B. The director probably won’t see her.
C. The director usually isn’t very helpful:
D. The director usually isn’t responsible for part-time students

[单项选择]What would the man probably do
A. To save $ 300.
B. To have the mechanic repair the car.
C. To repair the car himself.
D. To buy a new car.

[填空题]Tips for Saving Electricity
You probably don’t even realize it, but an energy thief is inside your home at this very moment. This thief is silent and unseen, and he’s picking your pocket. His name is "standby power". Standby power is the name given to the electricity used to power electrical appliances and devices even when they are turned off. But how can this be Isn’t an appliance "off" when you switch it off Not necessarily.
Many electronic devices consume electricity 24 hours a day just to stay warmed up for whenever you decide to use them. "Instant on" TV sets are one example. Whether you watch TV seven hours a day or not at all, the TV is always partially on, staying ready to flicker(闪烁) to life the moment you turn on its switch.
Other devices that consume power constantly are those that have external or internal clocks: microwave ovens, computers, VCRs, DVD players, and cable TV and satellite TV boxes. Energy experts estimate that approximately 5 pe

[单项选择]Which of the following would NOT cause a sea cucumber to release its internal organs into the water a. A touch. b. Food. c. Unusually warm water. d. Pollution.

[填空题]Where would Thomas probably go