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考试日期: 三月十八日上午 2}ag_
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一、 本考试的试卷一律在考场当场启封。 XRX7qo(0g
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二、 答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号分别填写在答题卡上和试卷二的答题纸密封线内。 tSw~_s_V
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There is a story of a very wicked man who dies. Before he died, he was ___21___ the worst because there were ___22___ sins he had not committed. But when he woke up in the next ___23___ he found that conditions were not as bad ___24___ he had feared. In fact they were quite good. He had an extremely luxurious room ___25___ himself. The room was air-conditioned -- ___26___ a trace of the excessive heat he had feared. He ___27___ food and a smiling waitress immediately ___28___ with a delicious banquet. He felt ___29___ drinking and a large choice of wines was in front of him ___30___. I?=Q
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At a trial the selection of the jury is made subject to the direction of the presiding judge. The names of the prospective jurors are drawn by lot by the clerk of the court. Both the defense and the prosecution may examine the jurors to ascertain whether cause for challenge in any particular case exists – that is, whether circumstances exist that might improperly influence a juror’s decisions, such as bias or self-interest. The parties to the action or their attorneys may then exercise their right to eliminate undesirable members from the jury by means of challenge. W:ih#YW_F
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After a satisfactory jury has been drawn, the jury is formed, and the trial proceeds. In general, during the progress of a trial, all questions of law are determined by the court and questions of fact by the jury. The limits of the inquiry as to facts are determined by the pleadings and the rules of evidence. Whether evidence is properly admissible or not is a question for the court, but the weight and credibility of the evidence admitted are determined by the jury. The court, however, may decide a question of fact without sending the question to the jury if no conflict of evidence exists on the point. The court may also interpret written instruments received in evidence without aid of the jury. 4hr;k0sD
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After all the evidence has been presented, the two counsels, first for the defendant and then for the plaintiff or prosecution, “sum up,” that is, each addresses the jury, reviewing the evidence in the case and commenting on it in a manner favorable to that counsel’s side of the case. The judge then makes a charge to the jury. The charge is a statement of the rules of law applicable to the evidence in that particular case. It is given in order to aid the jury in giving a correct verdict. The jury then retires from the courtroom to begin deliberations. These deliberations continue until an agreement as to the verdict is reached, or until the presiding judge deems that the jury cannot reach an agreement. The latter case is known as a hung jury. In the event that no agreement is reached, a new trial may be called. All members of a jury must agree on a verdict, which in a civil trial may be “for the plaintiff” or “for the defendant,” and in a criminal trial “guilty” or “not guilty.” (In some states, however, the verdict in a civil trial need not be unanimous.) In a civil trial the jury is then empowered to set the amount of any damages. The verdict of a jury is decisive and cannot be disturbed unless it is contrary to law or against the weight of evidence. In such a case the verdict may be set aside, either by the presiding judge or later on appeal. <U (gjX
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Confucius did not speak directly on such basic issues of his day as the nature of human beings, the rights of the people against tyrannical rulers, and the influence of the supernatural in human affairs. Two of his 4th and 3rd century BC disciples, Mencius and Xunzi, did much to clarify these issues. Mencius asserted that human nature was basically good and that it could be developed not only by study, as Confucius had taught, but also by a process of inner self-cultivation. Like Confucius, Mencius accepted the hierarchically ordered feudal society in which he lived, but he placed far greater stress on the responsibilities of the ruler for the welfare of the people. If the people rose up and overthrew a tyrant, it was proof that Heaven had withdrawn its mandate. In the name of Heaven Mencius claimed for the Chinese people the right of rebellion. Xunzi took an exactly opposite view of human nature, he asserted that rebellion was fundamentally evil. Xunzi, however, was sufficiently optimistic to believe in people’s unlimited capacity for improvement. He taught that through education, the study of the classics, and the rules of propriety, virtue could be acquired and order could be reestablished in society. :~3sW< PR
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A person may be denied a civil right if that right is used to violate other people’s rights. Freedom of expression, for example, does not permit a person to tell lies that ruin another person’s reputation. Property owners have the right to do what they choose with their property. However, this right may not allow a person legally to refuse to sell property to a person of a certain race or religion. This is because the property owner would be denying the other person equal freedom of choice. $50A!h
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Bonds include government securities and corporate bonds. Government securities are issued by the federal government or by a state or local government. These investments pay interest at a specified rate after a certain period of time. The savings bonds issued by the United States government are widely popular among small investors because of their low purchase price and great safety. A $50 savings bond, the lowest denomination issued, costs $25. A buyer can cash it for at least twice the purchase price after 17 years, when the bond matures (comes due). The interest rates on most savings bonds are based on the interest rates earned on certain other federal securities. Most savings bonds can be cashed after six months. |~6X:
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People who wish to invest at least $1,000 can buy other types of United States government bonds, such as Treasury bonds. These bonds are tradable on stock exchanges. Most Treasury bonds pay a higher rate of interest than do savings bonds because their price may change considerably from time to time. Such price fluctuations reflect the changes in current interest rates. For example, Treasury bonds issued during an inflationary period may pay 8 percent interest. Bonds issued earlier at 5 percent would then become less desirable to own. Their market price would fall until their current yield was also 8 percent. A bond’s current yield is the amount of money the bond earns annually, expressed as a percentage of the bond’s current market value. `2 vv8cg^
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The federal government also sells securities called Treasury bills. They yield high interest during periods of inflation and low interest during recessions. The bills are issued only in large denominations starting at $10,000. Treasury bills mature after three, six, or nine months – much sooner than bonds do. 8Z^9r/%*Z
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State and local governments issue securities called municipal bonds. The interest earned by some municipal bonds is not subject to federal income tax. For this reason, such bonds appeal to many people on an upper income level, who must pay a high tax rate. Municipal bonds that are not subject to federal income tax pay lower interest than do most federal bonds. In 1986, the U.S. Congress passed legislation that made the interest on many kinds of municipal bonds subject to federal income tax. w]BZgF.
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Corporate bonds are loans made by investors to business firms. A corporation pays each bondholder interest every year until the bond matures. At that time, the corporation must redeem the bond by paying its face value. In most cases, this sum is $1,000. If the company defaults (fails to meet its obligations), the bondholders have the legal right to take over the business and sell assets pledged as security on the bonds. LuLnmnmB
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The prices of bonds issued by corporations or by governments may change due to variations in market interest rates. As a result, investors may fail to get back the purchase price of their bonds if they sell the bonds before the maturity date. In addition, investors may lose money if the government or corporation defaults. yNwYP%"y
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