The Observer newspaper said that in return, long­term unemployed would be told to take up work placements of at least 30 hours a week for a four­week period.

　　If they refuse or fail to complete the programme, their jobseekers' allowance, worth 64.30 pounds a week for those over 25, could be stopped for at least three months.

　　【语篇大意】　由于英国的福利过高，再加上近年来的经济危机造成的高失业率，越来越多的英国人不愿再去劳心费力地工作，干脆赖在家里向政府伸手要钱。当局为了减少养“好逸恶劳者”的经费，出台强制性劳动方案，要求失业的人从事体力工作，以此督促他们积极寻找工作。

　　48．What will the unemployed with welfare benefits face if the major reform takes effect?

　　A．They will lose their welfare benefit if the don't work.

　　B．They will be encouraged to buy their own farms.

　　C．They will do some kinds of jobs.

　　D．Either A or C.

　　解析　答案　C

　　49．What will most British people think of the new reform according to William Hague?

　　A．They are against it since the unemployed are poor.

　　B．They are for it since the unemployed should keep fit.

　　C．They are for it since it's unfair for the employed and unemployed.

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