【正文】 nted”, although it is not placed by someone looking for a job, either. What it does is to offer help in applying for a job.“Contact us before writing your application”, or “Make use of our long experience in preparing your curriculum vitae or job history”, is how it is usually expressed. The growth and apparent success of such a specialized service is, of course, a reflection on the current high levels of unemployment. It is also an indication of the growing importance of the curriculum vitae （or job history）, with the suggestion that it may now qualify as an art form in its own right.There was a time when job seekers simply wrote letters of application. “Just put down your name, address, age and whether you have passed any exams”, was about the average level of advice offered to young people applying for their first jobs when I left school. The letter was really just for openers, it was explained, everything else could and should be saved for the interview. And in those days of full employment the technique worked. The letter proved that you could write and were available for work. Your eager face and intelligent replies did the rest.Later, as you moved up the ladder, something slightly more sophisticated was called for. The advice then was to put something in the letter which would distinguish you from the rest. It might be the aggressive approach. “Your search is over. I am the person you are looking for”, was a widely used trick that occasionally succeeded. Or it might be some special feature specially designed for the job interview.There is no doubt, however, that it is increasing number of applicants with university education at all points in the process of engaging staff that has led to the greater importance of the curriculum vitae.57. The new type of advertisement which is appearing in newspaper columns .A） informs job hunters of the opportunities availableB） promises to offer useful advice to those looking for employmentC） divides available jobs into various typesD） informs employers of the people available for work58. Nowadays a demand for this specialized type of service has been created because .A） there is a lack of jobs available for artistic peopleB） there are so many toplevel jobs availableC） there are so many people out of workD） the job history is considered to be a work of art59. In the past it was expected that first job hunters would .A） write an initial letter giving their life historyB） pass some exams before applying for a jobC） have no qualifications other than being able to read and writeD） keep any detailed information until they obtained an interview60. Later, as one went on to apply for more important jobs, one was advised to include in the letter .A） something that would distinguish one from other applicantsB） hinted information about the personality of the applicantC） one\39。s educational development can\39。4. Y. 該句句意為:美國人面臨的有關(guān)水的問題為地下水的減少和污染。8. one—third. 解題依據(jù)為第四段最后一句話。10. water pollution. 解題依據(jù)為第十段第二句話。5. N. 該句句意為:根據(jù)這篇文章，所有水的污染都來自于家庭廢棄物。解題依據(jù)為本文第二段倒數(shù)第二句話 As a result, the sea has shrunk to half its original size… （結(jié)果，咸?？s減至原來的一半…），與原文之義吻合。 therefore, they are not in danger of losing their homes. However, the critics say that after a long time, rent control may have negative effects. Landlords know that they cannot increase their profits. Therefore, they invest in other businesses where they can increase their profits. They do not invest in new buildings which would also be rent—controlled. As a result, new apartments are not built. Many people who need apartments cannot find any. According to the critics, the end result of rent control is a shortage of apartments in the city.Some theorists argue that the minimum wage law can cause problems in the same way. The federal government sets the minimum that an employer must pay workers. The minimum helps people who generally look for unskilled, low—paying jobs. However, if the minimum is high, employers may hire fewer workers. They will replace workers with machinery. The price, which is the wage that employers must pay, increases. Therefore, other things being equal, the number of workers that employers want decreases. Thus, critics claim, an increase in the minimum wage may cause unemployment. Some poor people may find themselves without jobs instead of with jobs at the minimum wage.Supporters of the minimum wage say that it helps people keep their dignity. Because of the law, workers cannot sell their services for less than the minimum. Furthermore, employers cannot force workers to accept jobs at unfair wages.Economic theory predicts the results of economic decisions such as decisions about farm production, rent control, and the minimum wage. The predictions may be correct only if “other things are equal”. Economists do not agree on some of the predictions. They also do not agree on the value of different decisions. Some economists support a particular decision while others criticize it. Economists do agree, however, that there are no simple answers to economic questions.62. There is the possibility that setting maximum rent may .A） cause a shortage of apartmentsB） worry those who rent apartments as homesC） increase the profits of landlordsD） encourage landlords to invest in building apartment63. According to the critics, rent control .A） will always benefit those who rent apartmentsB） is unnecessaryC） will bring negative effects in the long runD） is necessary under all circumstances64. The problem of unemployment will arise .A） if the minimum wage is set too highB） if the minimum wage is set too lowC） if the workers are unskilledD） if the maximum wage is set65. The passage tells us .A） the relationship between supply and demandB） the possible results of government controlsC） the necessity of government controlD） the urgency of gett