【正文】 governments　　C） there is not a serious economic problems in Southeast Asia at all　　D） the economic problems in some Asian countries is partly the result of their overheating economy　　18. The author suggests the Dr. Mahathir39。s enlightened leadership has justly earned.　　16. It is implied in the first paragraph that Dr. Mahathir______.　　A） has correctly identified the in Asia　　B） tries to manipulate antiWestern actions for political gains　　C） detests the USA39。s stock market and currency has led Dr. Mahathir to reverse his initial approach to the crisis. He even announces measures that at least imply he is quite aware of excesses in his own administration39。s Prime Minister Mahathir. He has attempted to forge an international reputation as a snarling tiger, but lately sounds more like a barnyard dog groaning at shadows. Without demeaning in any way the remarkable achievements of the newly developing economies of Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, these nations at times appear to be their own worst enemies. This is often exemplified by Dr. Mahathir, who rails at Western evil whenever an international or domestic crisis provides an opportunity.　　To be more specific, the recent devaluation of the Philippine and Thai currencies, and the subsequent pressure on the Malaysian currency has inspired Dr. Mahathir to launch an allout attack on the West as the source of the problem. He even alleges that the United States has deliberately destabilized Southeast Asian economies in revenge for these nations, supporting the brutal military rule in Mahathir, an action which the United States seems to want inspected rather than rewarded. But by resorting to such scapegoat （替罪羊）, instead of accepting even a bit responsibility, the Prime Minister may undermine the future success of the region and Malaysia in particular.　　Upon further questioning, Dr. Mahathir narrowed his attack to one wealthy individual, the wellknown philanthropist （慈善家）, Mr. George Soros, whose opposition to Myanmar39。re tempted to call someone lazy. That person may be thinking, resting, or planning his or her next book.　　11. What is the main idea of this passage?　　12. According to the first paragraph, some people appear lazy because ___________________ _ .　　13. What do you think of laziness according to the second paragraph?　　14. According to the author, we cannot call the people lazy who are not at work because _______________________.　　15. The word fantasies probably means _______________________.　　Section B　　Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A）, B）, C） and D）. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.　　Passage One　　In recent decades, there is a phenomenon which makes us give some attention。s taking time to check each step of his work and to do his job right. And sometimes, being lazythat is, taking time off for a restis good for the overworked student or executive. Taking a rest can be particularly helpful to the athlete who is trying too hard, to doctor who39。 strictly speaking, they are merely procrastinating——rescheduling their day.　　Laziness can actually be helpful. Like procrastinators, some people may look lazy when they are really thinking, planning, contemplating, researching. We should remember that some great scientific discoveries occurred by chance or while someone was goofing off. Newton wasn39。 ____________.　　10. Nowadays with the help of GPS cell phones, parents can, from a distance, track their children39。 safety than previous generations because _______.　　[A] there are now fewer children in the family　　[B] the number of traffic accidents has been increasing　　[C] their fear is amplified by media exposure of crime　　[D] crime rates have been on the rise over the years　　7. According to child experts, how and when kids may be allowed more freedom depends on _______.　　[A] the traditions and customs of the munity　　[B] the safety conditions of their neighborhood　　[C] their parents39。s decision to let her son take the subway alone has met with _______.　　[A] opposition from her own family [B] official charges of child abuse [C] approval from psychologists [D] somewhat mixed responses　　4. Skenazy started her own blog to _______.　　[A] promote sensible parenting　　[B] share parenting experience　　[C] fight against child abuse　　[D] protect children39。s son was allowed to take the subway alone, he _______.　　[A] was afraid that he might get lost　　[B] enjoyed having the independence　　[C] was only too pleased to take the risk　　[D] thought he was an exceptional child　　2. Lenore Skenazy believes that keeping kids under careful watch _______.　　[A] hinders their healthy growth　　[B] adds too much to parents39。s every movement via the Internetwithout seeming to interfere or hover. Of course, when they go to college, they might start objecting to being monitored as if they39。t give her kid her c