A frightening example of the sea’s power saw ...

A frightening example of the sea’s power saw 125,000 people die in 12 different countries last week. The terrible disaster was caused when a great earthquake sent tsunamis breaking into Indian Ocean coastlines. Various areas in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Malaysia and East Africa have been destroyed by the huge waves. Whole towns were simply swept aside by the power of the water. Cars, trains and buildings could not remain steady, not to say the people who stood in the way.

The earthquake measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and occurred off the coast of Indonesia. It was recorded as the fifth strongest since 1900. Scientists said the quake was as powerful as a million of the atomic bombs that were dropped on Japan during the World War II. “This may be the worst natural disaster in recent history because it is affecting so many heavily populated coastal areas.” said Jan Ege-land, a UN official.

Because such waves hardly happen in the Indian Ocean, there is no system in place to warn coastal people who are about to be hit. Tsunami is a Japanese word. They are usually caused by a sudden rise or fall of part of the Earth’s crust under the ocean. Tsunamis often happen in oceans and they are most common in the Pacific.

Tsunamis can be very long, as much as 100 kilometers. They are able to cross entire oceans without losing much energy. One of the most striking facts about tsunamis is that an earthquake on one side of the Pacific Ocean can cause huge waves on the other side.

When the ocean is deep, tsunamis can travel unnoticed at speeds of up to 800 kilometers per hour. They can cross the entire ocean in a day or less. The wave may only be a few meters high in the ocean, but when it is near the shore and reaches shallow water, the wave builds up very quickly in height.

61. How many countries were stricken by the terrible disaster?

A. 6.                                      B. 12.                          C. 18.                          D. Not sure.

62. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT __________.

Tsunami is a word taken in from Japanese

Tsunamis are quite common in the Indian Ocean

The earthquake measured 9.0 on the Richter scale

No warning system has been set up to watch tsunamis there

63. We can know from this passage that __________.

the earthquake has been the strongest in the last century

the wave soon becomes higher when it reaches the shore

the atomic bombs were more powerful than the earthquake

tsunamis can cross entire oceans with almost the same energy

64. You’ll see the passage in __________ section of a newspaper most probably.

A. Sports                              B. Health                    C. News                      D. Culture

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A terrifying example of the sea’s power saw 125,000 people die in 12 different countries. The destruction(破坏) was caused when a very big 　　 sent tsunamis smashing into Indian Ocean coastlines.

Communities in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Malaysia and East Africa have been 　　 by the huge waves. Whole towns were simply swept aside by the power of the water. Cars, trains and buildings could not 　　 , let alone the people who stood 　　　 .

The earthquake 　　 9.0 on the Richter scale(里氏震级) and occurred 　　 the coast of Indonesia. It was 　　 as the fifth strongest since 1900. Scientists said the quake was as 　　 as a million of the atomic bombs that were 　　 onto Japan during World War Ⅱ. It may be the worst natural disaster in recent history 　　 it is affecting so many heavily populated coastal areas.

Because such waves 　　 happen in the Indian Ocean, there is no system in place to 　　 coastal communities they are about to be hit.

Tsunami is Japanese for “harbor wave”. They are usually caused by a sudden 　　　　　　 or fall of part of the Earth’s crust(地壳) under the ocean. Tsunamis often happen in oceans and they are most 　　 in the Pacific.

Tsunamis can be very long—as much as 100 kilometers—and be as far as one hour apart. They are able to 　　 entire oceans without losing much energy. One of the most striking 　　 about tsunamis is that an earthquake on one side of the Pacific Ocean can cause giant waves and destruction on the other side. When the ocean is deep, tsunamis can travel unnoticed 　　 speeds of up to 800 kilometers per hour.

The wave may only be a few meters high in the ocean. 　　 when it is near the shore and reaches shallow (浅) water, the wave 　　 very quickly in height. Witnesses(目击者) in some areas of Indonesia reported seeing up to 10-metre high waves crash into the shore.

Tsunamis travel　　　 in all directions from the center of an earthquake and attack coastlines. They can easily suck people out to sea, cause flooding and destroy property.

1.A. storm　　 　　　　　 B. hurricane　　　　 C. wave　 　　　　 　 D. earthquake

2.A. threatened　　 　　 B. shaken　 　　　　 C. destroyed　 　 D. transformed

3.A. remain　　 　　　　 B. survive　　 　　　 C. exist　　 　　　 D. achieve

4.A. in the way　　 　　 B. in a way　 　　 C. on the way　 D. by the way

5.A. equaled　　 　　　　 B. ranged　　 　　　 C. measured　　 　 D. evaluated

6.A. on　　 　　　　　　 B. in　　 　　　　　　 C. off　　 　　　　 D. at

7.A. adopted　　 　　　　 B. noticed　　 　　　 C. marked　 　　　 D. recorded

8.A. powerful　　 　　 　 B. big　　 　　　　 　 C. huge　　 　　　　 D. great

9.A. found　 　　　　 　　 B. consumed 　　　 C. aimed　　 　　　 D. dropped

10.A. if　　 　　　　　　 　 B. though　　 　　　　 C. when　　 　　　　 D. as

11.A. never　　 　　　　 B. frequently　　 　 C. rarely　　 　　 D. ever

12.A. convince　　 　　 B. warn　　 　　　　　 C. protect　　 　　 D. remind

13.A. exchange　　 　　 B. rise　　 　　　　 C. increase　　 　　 D. growth

14.A. usual　　 　　　　 B. common　　 　　　　 C. ordinary　　 　　 D. general

15.A. spread　　 　　　　 B. extend　　 　　　 C. cross　　 　　　 D. reach

16.A. facts　　 　　　　 B. data　　 　　　　 C. stories　 　　 　 D. accidents

17.A. in　　 　　　　　　 B. on　　 　　　　　　 C. at　 　　　　 　 D. for

18.A. And　　 　　 　　　 B. But　 　　　　　　 C. Therefore　 　 D. Or

19.A. goes down　　 　　 B. comes about　 　 C. runs out　 　　 D. builds up

20.A. outward　　 　　　 B. forward　　 　　　 C. upward　　 　　　 D. downward

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Lots of people like a good fright at Halloween. Yet, the most frightening thing of all about the night is that twice as many children are killed while out and about on Hallween compared to any other day of the year, according to a study by Safe Kids Worldwide. It can also be a worrying time for others, especially elderly people living alone. Bu many people think it’s just harmless fun.

But is it harmless fun?

Police forces across Britain are giving warnings about Halloween night. They are asking all those wishing to celebrate Halloween this year to respect those who don’t want to join in.

Some forces, like West Mercia Police, have produced “Sorry, No Trick or Treat” posters which can be downloaded from their website, and put up in windows. They want people to send them to the old or anyone who may be frightened by ghosts(鬼)knocking on their doors.

A spokesman said: “Children should not call on houses where the posters are put up, neither should they call on strangers, as this can put young people at risk and also make some house owners anxious, especially those who are elderly or living alone.”

The police want all trick or treaters to remember that disturbing other people or throwing objects at their homes or cars are all criminal offences(刑事罪). “What may start off as a bit of fun could end up with someone getting a criminal record,” they warn. “Parents may want to consider having a Halloween party at home, instead.”

Kent Police are warning young people never to go into the home of someone they don’t know----and to remember not to frighten people.

Warwickshire Police are also warning that tricks may seem like harmless fun but can cause trouble to others. They say behaviour such as throwing eggs can quickly cross the line between being anti-social and causing criminal damage. This can result in fines of ￡2,500 for small offences.

1.What has the study made by Safe Kids Worldwide found?

A.Halloween brings people no fun B.Halloween night puts some kids at risk

C.kids are involved in criminal offences D.kids are afraid of Halloween

2.Why are British police forces making efforts to?

A.Control anti-social behaviours B.Put an end to trick or treat

C.Make Halloween safe and trouble-free D.Punish those who frighten others

3.Why are the “Sorry, No Trick or Treat” posters designed?

A.To express disagreement with Halloween B.To ask people to respect the elderly

C.To warn little kids to behave themselves D.To make some people free from harm

4.Which of the following things is encouraged by the police during Halloween?

A.Having a Halloween party at home B.Inviting the elderly to join in the celebration

C.Going trick or treating from door to door D.Giving strangers a good fright

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Lots of people like a good fright at Halloween. Yet, the most frightening thing of all about the night is that twice as many children are killed while out and about on Hallween compared to any other day of the year, according to a study by Safe Kids Worldwide. It can also be a worrying time for others, especially elderly people living alone. Bu many people think it’s just harmless fun.

But is it harmless fun?

Police forces across Britain are giving warnings about Halloween night. They are asking all those wishing to celebrate Halloween this year to respect those who don’t want to join in.

Some forces, like West Mercia Police, have produced “Sorry, No Trick or Treat” posters which can be downloaded from their website, and put up in windows. They want people to send them to the old or anyone who may be frightened by ghosts(鬼)knocking on their doors.

A spokesman said: “Children should not call on houses where the posters are put up, neither should they call on strangers, as this can put young people at risk and also make some house owners anxious, especially those who are elderly or living alone.”

The police want all trick or treaters to remember that disturbing other people or throwing objects at their homes or cars are all criminal offences(刑事罪). “What may start off as a bit of fun could end up with someone getting a criminal record,” they warn. “Parents may want to consider having a Halloween party at home, instead.”

Kent Police are warning young people never to go into the home of someone they don’t know----and to remember not to frighten people.

Warwickshire Police are also warning that tricks may seem like harmless fun but can cause trouble to others. They say behaviour such as throwing eggs can quickly cross the line between being anti-social and causing criminal damage. This can result in fines of ￡2,500 for small offences.

1.What has the study made by Safe Kids Worldwide found?

A. Halloween brings people no fun

B. Halloween night puts some kids at risk

C. kids are involved in criminal offences

D. kids are afraid of Halloween

2.Why are British police forces making efforts to?

A. Control anti-social behaviours

B. Put an end to trick or treat

C. Make Halloween safe and trouble-free

D. Punish those who frighten others

3.Why are the “Sorry, No Trick or Treat” posters designed?

A. To express disagreement with Halloween

B. To ask people to respect the elderly

C. To warn little kids to behave themselves

D. To make some people free from harm

4.Which of the following things is encouraged by the police during Halloween?

A. Having a Halloween party at home

B. Inviting the elderly to join in the celebration

C. Going trick or treating from door to door

D. Giving strangers a good fright

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Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’

Ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today. Italy is shaped like a boot.

The Colosseum (角斗场)in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D. 1.. It is a popular tourist attraction today.

Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags , clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.

Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past.　　 2..　　 Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too. 3.. The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs, so it is not as prosperous.

Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency, or money, they use is called the “euro”.

Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. 4.. Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza. McDonald’s is also popular there.

Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day.　 5.. Families spend a lot of time together.

A. The family is very important to the Italian way of life.

B. The country used to depend on agriculture.

C. Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country.

D. It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.

E. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.

F. Italy has several islands off the coast.

G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.

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Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’ ideas about roads, laws government and buildings still influence us today. Italy is shaped like a boot.

The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D. 1.  it is a popular tourist attraction today.

Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.

Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. 2. today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income.There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too.

3.  the southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs, so it is not as prosperous.

Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency or money they use is called the “euro”.

Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. 4.

Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza. McDonald’s is also popular there.

Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. 5.  families spend a lot of time together.

A.      The family is very important to the Italian way of life.

B.      The country used to depend on agriculture.

C.      Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country.

D.      It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.

E.       While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.

F.       Italy has several islands off the coast.

G.      The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.

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Nowadays, few people form the habit of keeping the habit of candles in the house in case of  power ________ .

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Venice is the “Queen” of the Adriatic Sea (亚得里亚海). Every year thousands of people from all over the world travel to Italy to visit the city. Do you know why they like to go there for a visit?

Venice is a very beautiful city. It is quite different from other cities in the world. There aren’t any roads and streets in the city. So there aren’t any cars and buses. There are many canals(运河)in the city. There is one big canal and one hundred and seventy-seven small canals. People move up and down the canals in boats to go to work, go shopping or visit their friends.

But Venice is sinking. It is going down and the water is going up. In 2040Venice will be under water, The Adriatic Sea will cover the city. The Venetians (威尼斯人)love their city and want to stay there. So they want to save Venice? They can build some strong huge walls and gates in the sea. The gates will close to keep too much water out. Thus Venice will not sink.

1.From this short article we know Venice is ________.

2.People from all parts of the world go to visit Venice because________.

3.The Venetians usually go to work or visit their friends________.

4.Year by year the Adriatic Sea________and Venice________.

5. Because the Adriatic Sea will cover it, the Venetians________.

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People have strange ideas about food. For example, the tomato is a kind of very delicious vegetable. It is one of useful plants that can be prepared in many ways. It has rich nutrition and vitamin in it. But in the 18^th century, Americans never ate tomatoes. They grew them in their gardens because tomato plants are so pretty. But they thought the vegetable was poisonous (有毒的). They called tomatoes “poison apples.”

President Thomas Jefferson, however, knew that tomatoes were good to eat. He was a learned man. He had been to Paris, where he learned to love the taste of tomatoes. He grew many kinds of tomatoes in his garden. The President taught his cook a way for a cream of tomato soup. This beautiful pink soup was served at the President’s party. The guests thought the soup tasted really good. They never thought their president would serve his honored guests poison apples.

Jefferson never spoke to his honored (忠实的) guests about the fact.

1.The passage tells us that Jefferson was a President who learned to love the taste of tomatoes ________.

A．while he was in Paris                     B．when he was a little boy

C．because his parents told him so             D．from books

2. According to the text, _______ made the beautiful pink soup served at the President’s party?

A．the President himself                    B．a French cook

C．the President’s cook                    D．the President’s wife

3. From the passage we know all the honored guests invited by Jefferson were ________.

A．people from other countries               B．from France

C．people of his own country                 D．men only

4.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A．All of the guests knew the soup that was served at the President’s party was made of tomatoes.

B．All of the guests thought the soup which was prepared by the President’s cook was nice.

C．All of the guests thought the taste of the beautiful pink soup was nice.

D．None of the guests knew that their president would serve his honored guests poison apples

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After the tsunami(海啸)hit India, many people who lived near the sea were greatly influenced. A lot of people lost their homes and 1.(unfortunate) some even lost their lives.

College girls 2.(ask)to collect money from their neighborhood. So we formed a group and devoted 3.(we) to collecting money for the tsunami relief fund (救济金). In our area, we showed a sign board, 4. read, “Please help the sufferers,” to the people in the neighborhood and asked for their help. They donated money, dress, rice, medicine 5. anything else useful.

A small boy who was on the way to his school came running to us and asked us 6.(wait) there for some time. After 5 minutes he ran to us with 7. small savings box. It was a plastic box which there 8.(be) many coins inside. He said he got the little box from his granny as a birthday gift 9. saving coins. And he wanted it to be donated for the fund. It was the real greatest offering of 10.(kind) collected by us. What a lovely boy and what a big heart!

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