41. The word "They" in line 9 refers to
(A) the tenants
(B) their leases
(C) places
(D) rent controls.
42. Which of the following was NOT a reason for the introduction of rent controls in Santa Monica, California?
(A) Rapid population growth
(B) Inflation
(C) Economic conditions during wartime
(D) Record-high housing prices
43. The phrase "roll back" in lines 11-12 is closest in meaning to
(A) credit
(B) measure
(C) vary
(D) reduce
44. The word "stimulating" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) experimenting with
(B) identifying
(C) estimating
(D) encouraging
45. It can be inferred that the purpose of rent control is to
(A) protect tenants
(B) promote construction
(C) increase vacancy rates
(D) decrease sales of rental units
46. The word "depressed" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) saddened
(B) created
(C) lowered
(D) defeated
47. The information in the last paragraph supports which of the following statements?
(A) San Francisco has eliminated its rent control laws.
(B) Rent control leads to a reduction in the construction of housing units
(C) Luxury apartments are rarely built when there is rent control
(D) There is a growing need for government-subsidized housing.
48. According to the passage, which of the following cities does NOT currently have rent controls?
(A) Santa Monica
(B) Dallas
(C) San Francisco
(D) New York City
49. The word "stringent" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) straightforward
(B) strict
(C) expanded
(D) efficient
50. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT exempt from rent control?
(A) Luxury apartments
(B) Commercial development
(C) Moderately priced apartments
(D) Office space.
注:本套试题第12题由于原图片原因,图片无法扫描,望读者谅。