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A rainforest is an area covered by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite equally through the year and the temperature rarely dipping below l6℃. Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate. Without the forest cover，these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere，warming the rest of the world. Losing the rainforests may also influence wind and rainfall patterns，potentially causing certain natural disasters all over the world. In the past hundred years，humans have begun destroying rainforests in search of three major resources（资源）：land for crops，wood for paper and other products，land for raising farm animals. This action affects the environment as a whole. For example，a lot of carbon dioxide（二氧化碳）in the air comes from burning the rainforests. People obviously have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees but we will suffer much more than we will benefit.There are two main reasons for this. Firstly，when people cut down trees，generally they can only use the land for a year or two. Secondly，cutting large sections of rainforests may provide a good supply of wood right now，but in the long run it actually reduces the world’s wood supply. Rainforests are often called the world’s drug store. More than 25％ of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforests. However，fewer than l％of rainforest plants have been examined for their medical value. It is extremely likely that our best chance to cure diseases lies somewhere in the world’s shrinking rainforests. 【1】Rainforests can help to adjust the climate because they A. reflect more heat into the atmosphere B. bring about high rainfall throughout the world C. rarely cause the temperature to drop lower than l6℃ D. reduce the effect of heat from the sun on the earth 【2】What does the word “this” underlined in the third paragraph refer to? A. We will lose much more than we can gain. B. Humans have begun destroying rainforests. C. People have a strong desire for resources. D. Much carbon dioxide comes from burning rainforests. 【3】It can be inferred from the text that A. we can get enough resources without rainforests B. there is great medicine potential in rainforests C. we will grow fewer kinds of crops in the gained land D. the level of annual rainfall affects wind patterns 【4】What might be the best title for the text? A. How to Save Rainforests B. How to Protect Nature C. Rainforests and the Environment D. Rainforests and Medical Development |
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Below is a housing guide for students going to London. University accommodation (住所)offices Many university accommodation offices have their own list of registered landlords (房东). Others also provide information on accommodation agencies and other housing organizations. The advantage of using your university accommodation office is that you can get some support if you have 'a problem. The disadvantage is that they are unlikely to have enough registered landlords to house all their students. Property papers: Loot and Renting Loot is an important source (来源) of information about private housing for co-renters. The offers are from private landlords, agencies and individuals looking for other co-renters. They also have a website: www. loot. com. The advantage of using Loot is that there are some excellent bargains. The disadvantage is that there is no quality control over the offers. Renting is another useful paper. The offers in this paper are mainly from accommodation agencies. Their website is at www. Renting.co. uk. Accommodation agencies The majority of rented accommodation in London is probably advertised through accommodation agencies. The advantage of using accommodation agencies is that you will have access to a large number of accommodations. A good agent will listen to your requirements and can save you time in looking for the right accommodation. The disadvantage is that they will make a range of charges to potential renters. Noticeboards Around the universities you will find a number of noticeboards where offers of accommodation will be posted. These will either be from landlords or from students. Some universities will also have online noticeboards where students can advertise to other students. Advertisements from students can be an excellent way to find accommodation. However, advertisements from landlords can be problematic. Word of mouth Some of the best housing in London is never advertised but is passed on from one group of students to another by word of mouth. It might be that you can find out about good offers from final year students. However, don't suppose that just because you have found out about housing from a friend it is necessarily, going to be better than that found through any other source. Family Faced with the very high rents charged in London, some students and their parents will consider buying as an alternative. In some cases this might be a good choice. 【1】What is the advantage of using Loot? A.It has more offers from accommodation agencies than Renting. B.It gives you personal information about other co-renters. C.Their website is designed mainly for students. D.There are some good bargains. 【2】A good agent can help you . A.know more people B.find cheap accommodation C.get the right accommodation quickly D.get free information about most accommodations 【3】The information passed on by word of mouth is important because . A.it is better than that found through any other source B.it helps you find some of the best housing never advertised C.the final year students always offer better information D.the landlords have little valuable information 【4】For students going to London for the first time, which of the following provides the most reliable information? A.University accommodation offices. B.Loot and Renting. C.Noticeboards. D.Family. |
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An increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attributed to （归因于）the global economic crisis awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system works. Applications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15% this January, according to UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. A. spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to do economics at A-level were also up. Professor john Beath, the president of the society and a leading lecture at St Andrews University, said his first-year lectures---which are open to students from all departments—were drawing crowds of 400, rather than the usual 250. “There are a large number of students who are not economics majors, who would like to learn something about it. One of the things I have done this year is to relate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasn’t traditionally done. ” he added. University applications rose 7% last year. But there were rises above average in several subjects. Nursing saw a 15% jump, with people’s renewed interest in careers in the public sector（部门）, which are seen as more secure in economic crisis. A. recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain. Zack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said: “It’s possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be a generation that’s financially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty.” 【1】Professor John Beath’s lectures are __________. A.given in a traditional way B.connected with the present situation C.open to both students and their parents D.warmly received by economists 【2】In the opinion of most parents, ___________. A.economists should be the focus of school teaching B.more students should be admitted to universities C.the teaching of financial matters should be strengthened. D.children should solve financial problems themselves 【3】According to Hocking, the global economic crisis might make the youngsters ___________. A.wiser in money management B.have access to better equipment C.confident about their future careers D.get jobs in Child Trust Funds 【4】What’s the main idea of the text? A.Universities have received more applications. B.Economics is attracting an increasing number of students C.College students benefit a lot from economic uncertainty D.Parents are concerned with children’s subject selection. |
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The time children spend outdoors could be linked to a reduced risk of being short-sighted, research suggests. An analysis of eight previous studies by University of Cambridge researchers found that for each additional hour spent outside per week, the risk of short-sightedness was reduced by 2%.They said exposure to natural light and time spent looking at distant objects could be key factors. The studies involved more than 10,000 children and adolescents. Dr Justin Sherwin and his research team concluded that short-sighted children spent an average of 3.7 fewer hours per week outdoors than those who either had normal vision or were far-sighted. But they said the reasons were not yet clear. They expected to find that children who spent more time outdoors also spent less time doing activities like reading, studying or playing computer games, but no such link was found in two of the eight studies which looked at this relationship. However, Dr Sherwin said they would now need more precise data to try to understand which factors, such as increased use of distance vision, reduced use of near vision, natural ultraviolet(紫外线的) light exposure and physical activity, are most important. “Any increase in time spent outdoors must be weighed against exposure to ultraviolet radiation and the increased risk of skin cancer, cataracts(白内障)and other cancers.” he said."On the other hand, increasing outdoor physical activity could protect against diabetes and obesity, for example." Short-sightedness is a common eye condition that causes distant objects to appear blurred(模糊不清的), while close objects can be seen clearly. It is much more common today in the UK and the United States than it was just 30 to 40 years ago. Approximately 1-2% of five-year-olds to seven-year-olds in the UK have short-sightedness. About. five million British people are short-sighted and some 200,000 of them will be seriously short-sighted. In some parts of Asia, more than 80% of the population suffers from short-sightedness. 【1】The underlined word “precise” in the fifth paragraph shares the closest meaning with . A.accurate B.strong C.specific D.precious 【2】According to the passage, short-sightedness may have something to do with the following except . A.obesity B.exposure to natural light C.looking at distant objects D.time spent outdoors 【3】The last paragraph is mainly developed by . A.giving definitions B.showing figures C.presenting arguments D.making comparisons |
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Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study. 【1】 The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey. Before getting into the recommendation, you need to determine your English reading comprehension level. If you’re at the beginner level, there are two options: reading a children’s book or reading a book that you’ve read in Chinese translation. 【2】 If you’re at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options. For advanced readers, classic works of literature or modern prize winners (Nobel, Pulitzer) are good options. 【3】 When I pick up a book I like, even though the first few chapters are really hard to get through, I would try to get accustomed to the language the author uses. Generally, after the first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story. Another great way to keep yourself motivated is to find a friend who’s interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve. 【4】 Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter, start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton; and if you like horror, US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun. 【5】 Happy reading! A. If you pick a book which is so challenging, it will be too stressful. B. The most important thing is to pick a book that you’re really interested in. C. You may also enjoy your reading when hanging out with your family. D. You should just find a topic or author you’re interested in, and the rest will go from there. E. You can also discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or e-mail. F. Instead, they’re a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book. G. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since you’re already familiar with the story. |
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第二节完型填空（共20小题； 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项 Children and young people tend to have certain role models – people they want to be like when they grow 1 . Though 2 children would have wished to copy their mother, father or a (n) 3 relative, gradually these role models are thought of as famous people or popular 4 . People have different opinions about 5 popular stars or other famous people are good role models for children. Charming models, such as Katie Price, are often admired and 6 by young girls. This is the biggest worry of parents and teachers. They wish to 7 the concept that success is achieved through hard work and 8 rather than an attractive looking. Most people tend to grow up to be those who are 9 home – their parents or family friends. Some decide to be like their favorite teacher. A child who loves to 10 may want to grow to be the next Picasso or Van Gogh; Someone who loves to 11 might imagine themselves as a famous writer; if a child enjoys dancing, he or she 12 well admire a famous dancer, but this is not the 13 . A lot of dance students wish to be like their 14 teacher. Therefore, the job of a teacher is 15 just providing knowledge of a given subject. They should be able to 16 their students’ trust and 17 them well. Helping youngsters to learn from models, to learn how to accept 18 with grace and losing with dignity, is central to any parent’s or teacher’s job. Manners are very important and a dance teacher can 19 his or her position and influence to 20 good behaviors to youngsters. 【1】A.younger B.stronger C.older D.taller 【2】A.at first B.at last C.at least D.at most 【3】A.generous B.favorite C.ordinary D.humorous 【4】A.fans B.stars C.singers D.dancers 【5】A.that B.why C.whether D.if 【6】 A.looked down upon B.thought highly of C.caught up with D.made fun of 【7】A.encourage B.receive C.hold D.ignore 【8】A.luck B.imagination C.effort D.creativity 【9】A.similar to B.different from C.far from D.close to 【10】A.read and write B.sing and dance C.listen and speak D.draw and paint 【11】A.write B.read C.travel D.think 【12】A.should B.may C.must D.need 【13】A.deal B.trouble C.matter D.case 【14】A.dance B.music C.art D.piano 【15】A.better than B.less than C.more than D.rather than 【16】A.receive B.lose C.gain D.accept 【17】 A.communicate with B.keep up with C.negotiate with D.put up with 【18】A.challenging B.falling C.failing D.winning 【19】A.make use of B.lose control of C.take charge of D.get rid of 【20】A.turn B.press C.introduce D.push |
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式(最多三个单词)。 Years ago, when I was a poor artist trying to sell my paintings in local galleries, I 【1】 (live) in the heart of a city. The rent for my apartment was really cheap 【2】 it was in the middle of one of the busiest neighbourhoods in town. People who visited me used to ask me 【3】 I could sleep. “Doesn’t the sound of the traffic bother you?” You see, there were also rows and rows of shops and bars 【4】 (play)loud music day and night and my apartment was above a(n)【5】(real)loud and noisy one. But I found it all fascinating. If I was ever short of cash and couldn’t afford to do anything much, which in those days was usually the case, I could always go outside and take 【6】 look around. You see, there 【7】 (be) always a great number of tourists visiting the shops, so I could always find someone 【8】(interest) to talk with. And Joe, the owner of the bar below me, could always give me a little money to survive on in exchange for 【9】(do) a few cold jobs for him. At the time, I suppose, I thought I was poor. Sometimes, we don’t realize how【10】(fortune)we are, do we? |
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假定你是李华, 你的英国朋友Peter来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请你根据下列要点写回信。 要点:1. 参加中文学习班;2. 看中文书刊、电视节目；3. 学唱中文歌曲；4. 交中国朋友。 注意:1. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2. 开头语已为你写好；3. 词数100-120左右。 I’m glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese well. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua |
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