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found the time or the money-to make the trip from his home near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered
him an all -expenses-paid birthday trip to the capital, he just could not refuse.
Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. Mr. Evans, who spent
60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of
the century. "There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings (1 shilling=1/20 pound) return from
Swansea-too much I thought. All my money went to the family then," he said.
During the next two days Mr. Evans will be taken on a whistle-stop tour of London to see the sights. Top
of his list is a visit to the Houses of Parliament (国会).
The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided to move him about if he gets tired.
"I don"t like the chair business-people will so think I am getting old," he said.
His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized-no alcohol, no cigarette and no anger. Before
setting off from Swansea with his 76-year-old son, Amwel, he quipped, "I"m glad to see they"ve given me a
return ticket."
B. proper smoking
C. mild temper
D. sense of humor
B. The first place for Mr. Evans to visit is the Houses of Parliament.
C. He appreciated people"s arrangement of a wheelchair during his visit.
D. Mr. Evans once made the journey to London at the turn of the century.
B. to express a happy message
C. to make a wish
D. to tell a joke
B. Secret for Long and Healthy Life
C. Free Return Ticket
D. Sightseeing in London
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than housewives, Evidence shows that 2 are in poorer health than the job-holders. A study shows 3 the
unemployment rate increases by 1%, the death rate increases correspondingly (相应地) by 2%. All this 4 one
point: Work is helpful to health.
Why is work good for health? It is because work keeps people busy, 5 loneliness and solitude. Researches
show that people feel 6 and lonely when they have nothing to do. Instead, the happiest are those who are
7 . Many high achievers who love their careers feel that they are happiest when they are working hard. Work
serves as 8 between man and reality. By work, people 9 each other. By collective activity, they find
friendship and warmth. This is helpful to health. The loss of work 10 the loss of everything. It affects man
spiritually and makes him liable to (易于) 11 .
12 , work gives one a sense of fulfillment and a sense of 13 . Work makes one feel his value and status in
society. When 14 finishes his writing or a doctor successfully 15 a patient or a teacher sees his students
16 , they are happy 17 .
From the above we can come to the conclusion 18 the more you work, 19 you will be. Let us work
hard, 20 and live a happy and healthy life.
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| At one time, computers were expected largely to remove the need for paper copies of documents (文件) because they could be stored electronically. But for all the texts that are written, stored and sent electronically, a lot of them are still ending up on paper. It is difficult to measure the quantity of paper used as a result of use of Internet-connected computers, although just about anyone who works in an office can tell you that when e-mail is introduced, the printers start working overtime. "I feel in my bones this revolution is causing more trees to be cut down," says Ted Smith of the Earth Village Organisation. Perhaps best sign of how computer and Internet use pushes up demand for paper comes from the high-tech industry itself, which sees printing as one of its most promising new markets. Several Internet companies have been set up to help small businesses print quality documents from a computer. Earlier this week. Hewlett- Packard Co. announced a plan to develop new technologies that will enable people to print even more so they can get a hard copy of a business document, a medical record or just a one-line e-mail, even if they are nowhere near a computer. As the company sees it, the more use of the Internet the greater demand for printers. Does all this mean environmental concerns (环境问题) have been forgotten? Some activists suggest people have been led to believe that a lot of dangers to the environment have gone away. "I guess people believe that the problem is taken care of, because of recycling (回收利用)," said Kelly Quirke, director of the Rainforest Action Network in San Francisco. Yet Quirke is hopeful that high-tech may also prove helpful. He says printers that print on both sides are growing in popularity. The action group has also found acceptable paper made from materials other than wood, such as agricultural waste. |
| 1. The growing demand for paper in recent years is largely due to _____. |
| A. the rapid development of small businesses B. the opening up of new markets C. the printing of high quality copies D. the increased use of the Internet |
| 2. Environmentalists believe one possible way of dealing with the paper situation is _____. |
| A. to encourage printing more quality documents B. to develop new printers using recycled paper C. to find new materials for making paper D. to plant more fast growing trees |
| 3. Hewlett-Packard Co. has decided to develop new technologies because _____. |
| A. people are concerned about the environment B. printers in many offices are working overtime C. small companies need more hard copies D. they see a growing market for printers |
| 4. What would be the best title for the text? |
| A. Computers and Printers B. E-mail and the Business World C. Internet Revolution and Environment D. Modern Technology and New Markets |
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| A single night of taking the drug Ecstasy (摇头丸) can cause serious brain damage and speed up the start of Parkinson"s disease, scientists say. Just two or three Ecstasy tablets can permanently destroy brain cells that affect movement and reasoning, according to American research that links the drug to Parkinson"s for the first time. A study by a team at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, involving squirrel monkeys and baboons (狒狒) found that both species suffered permanent damage to key cells, which are lost in Parkinson"s, after receiving three low doses (剂量) of Ecstasy at three-hour periods. The study is particularly important because baboons are one of the best animal models for the human brain. George Ricaurte, who led the research, said that the widespread abuse of drug might have caused severe damage. "The most troubling result is that young adults using Ecstasy may be increasing their risk of developing Parkinsonism as they get older." Alan Leshner, a former director of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse, said, "This study emphasizes the multi-aspect damage that Ecstasy causes to users. We"ve long known that repeated use damages brain cells. But this study shows that even very occasional use can have long-lasting effects on many different brain systems. It sends an important message to young people: don"t experiment with your own brain." Janet Betts, a mother whose teenage daughter Leah died after a single Ecstasy tablet in 1995, said, "This comes as no surprise. But people can"t see the effects at first, and they say it won"t happen to them. We"ll see the symptoms later, just as we have with smoking." |
| 1. The article is intended to _____. |
| A. explain the bad effects of drugs on people"s health B. warn young people of the risk of taking the drug Ecstasy C. persuade people out of such bad habits as smoking and using drugs D. tell us the links between the drug Ecstasy and Parkinson"s disease |
| 2. We know from the passage that a low dose of Ecstasy _____. |
| A. won"t cause serious brain damage B. can permanently destroy one"s brain cells C. will result in immediate symptoms D. may bring on Parkinson"s at once |
| 3. Why are squirrel monkeys and baboons involved in the experiments? |
| A. Because their brain is similar to human being"s. B. Because these animals usually take drugs. C. Because these animals will soon get well after the experiment. D. Because there is a model in the animals" brains. |
| 4. The underlined word "This" in the last paragraph probably means that _____. |
| A. Leah died after a single Ecstasy tablet in 1995 B. taking drug has the same symptoms as smoking C. occasional use of the drug can have long-lasting effects on the brain systems D. people have long known that repeated use of the drug damages brain cells |
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| Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If one takes away our money, houses, cars, or even our clothes, we can still survive. 1 That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly. How can we keep healthy? In order to eat healthily, I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk foods. 2 Besides, I only eat little meat. 3 Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy. What"s more, I think friends are an important part of one"s health. 4 I always feel better when I am with friends than when I am alone. When I am with my friends, I always laugh. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with my friends. By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my body at a proper weight and keep healthy. By spending time with my friends, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them. 5 |
| A. Many studies show that people with a narrow range of social contacts often get sick. B. There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthy. C. On the other hand, doing exercise is very important. D. But if our health was taken away, it is certain that we would surely die. E. I think a strong will is necessary if we want to keep healthy. F. I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitamins. G. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much. |
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| Earlier this month, the Obama Administration called for increased protection of the world"s most southern continent, Antarctica. Scientists say climate change and human activity have increasingly led to the melting of massive (大量的) pieces of Antarctic ice. The disappearance of ice will not only affect wildlife in the area such as seals and penguins. The melting will also cause oceans and seas around the world to rise. This represents a major threat, especially to coastal areas. For example, the ancient city of Venice, Italy has long been threatened by rising sea levels. The situation is made worse by the fact that its ancient buildings, built on a body of water called a lagoon (淡水湖), are slowly sinking. When the city was founded about 1,600 years ago, the level of the Adriatic Sea was almost two meters lower than it is today. Rising sea levels are not the only threat. The salty water is also destroying Venice"s famous buildings and art works. The Italian government is trying to fix the problem with the construction of a seven-billion-dollar system of moving flood barriers. Climate change is also leading to the melting of ice in other areas, such as Mount Kilimanjaro in northeastern Tanzania. It is the highest point in Africa, measuring almost 6,000 meters. The mountain supports five vegetation zones and many kinds of animals. The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. This will have a bad effect on the mountain"s ecosystems (生态系统) and on Tanzania"s travel industry. Also, a valuable record of thousands of years of weat her history will also be lost if the ice melts. Scientists study pieces of glacier to understand weather patterns from thousands of years ago. In the United States, the icy masses in Glacier National Park in Montana may soon completely disappear because of climate change. In 1850, there were an estimated 150 glaciers in the more than 400,000 hectare (公 顷) park. There are 26 glaciers remaining today. Scientists estimate that the glaciers will be gone by 2030. Warming temperatures are also threatening many kinds of plants and animals that live in this mountain ecosystem. |
| 1. The writer developed the passage mainly by _____. |
| A. giving examples B. listing reasons C. making comparisons D. using quotations |
| 2. How many glaciers disappeared since 1850 in Glacier National Park? |
| A. 150. B. 26. C. 400,000. D. About 124. |
| 3. According to the passage, what has been affected in Italy by rising sea levels? |
| A. Many kinds of plants and animals died out in Italy. B. Venice"s famous buildings and artworks are being destroyed completely. C. The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. D. Its ancient buildings could be drowned. |
| 4. What could be the best title for the passage? |
| A. Climate Change B. The Melting of Massive Pieces of Antarctic Ice C. Visiting Endangered Places around the World D. The disappearing of the Ice Glaciers |