绵阳市高中2013第三次诊断性考试英语试题(6)

　　After receiving treatment in a hospital in the capital， the victim was taken by air to Singapore where she died at Mount Elizabeth Hospital. Doctors said the woman suffered severe brain injury.

　　Prime Minster Singh told a conference Thursday that attacks against women happen in all states and areas. I le said “The safety and security of women is of the highest concern to our government. A commission of inquiry is being set up to look into precisely these issues in the capital.”

　　Officials say two committees will be set up in reaction to the protests. One group is to investigate the possibility of faster trials in cases of sexual violence. Another will examine police reaction to the crime and suggest measures to improve women’s safety.

　　India’s junior home minister announced another new measure. The official said people who have been found guilty of rape will be publicly dishonored. They are to have their names and pictures placed on a ministry Website.

　　Last year， New Delhi alone reported more than 570 rapes. More than 600 of the crimes have been reported this year. Some lawmakers in India have now suggested that rape should be punished by death.

　　43. What was people’s reaction to the gang-rape in India？

　　A. They were angry and held massive protests.

　　B. They despaired of their safety and future life.

　　C. They wanted the problem to be solved quickly.

　　D. They felt disappointed about their officials.

　　44. What can we learn about the victim from the passage？

　　A. She was studying at New Delhi Normal University.

　　B， She later died of severe injuries in Singapore.

　　C. Her boyfriend ran away when the attack happened.

　　D， Her treatment in New Delhi was very successful.

　　45.According to the passage ，we can conclude that____

　　A. the suspects’ names have already been placed on websites

　　B. no measures have been taken to improve women’s safety

　　C. the women in India don’t have any right and freedom

　　D. in New Delhi the cases of sexual violence arc on the increase

　　46. What’s the main idea of the passage？

　　A. India is making new laws to punish sexual crimes.

　　B. India is trying its best to deal with the protests.

　　C. India is taking measures to improve women’s safety.

　　D. India is looking for answers after the deadly rape.

　　E

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