We have to admit that many cities around the ...

We have to admit that many cities around the world today are heavily polluted. Careless methods of production and lack of consumer demand for environment friendly products have actually contributed to the pollution problem. One result is that millions of tons of glass, paper, plastic, and metal containers are produced and these are difficult to get rid of.

However, today, more and more consumers are choosing “green” and demanding that the products they buy should be safe for the environment. Before they take action to buy a product, they ask questions like these “Will this shampoo add damage to the environment?” “Can this metal container be reused or can it only be used once?”

A recent study showed that two out of five adults now take the environmental safety of a product into account before they buy it. This means that companies must now adjust the way they make and sell their products to make sure that they are “green” that is, friendly to the environment

Only a few years ago, it was impossible to find green products in supermarkets, but now there are hundreds of them advocating green. In addition, some supermarket products carry labels (标签) to show that the product is green. Some companies have adopted the manufacturing (生产) of clean and safe products as their main selling point and emphasize it in their advertising.

The concern for a safer and cleaner environment is making companies rethink how they do business. No longer will the public accept the old attitude of “Buy it, use it, throw it away, and forget it.”　 The public pressure is on, and gradually business is cleaning up its act.

1.It becomes clear from the text that the driving force (动力) behind green products is

A. public caring for the environment　　 B. companies' desire for bigger sales

C. new ways of doing business　　 D. rapid growth of supermarkets

2.What would be the best title for the text?

A. Business and People　　 B. Business Goes Green

C. Shopping Habits Are Changing　　 D. Supermarkets and Green products

3.The underlined word "it” in the fourth paragraph refers to

A. a selling point　　 B. the company name

C. a great demand for health foods　　 D. the manufacturing of green products

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What we have to admit is that never in the past thirty years __________ so greatly as today.

A. has China changed     B. China has changed

C. did China change      D. China had changed

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It is rather 　　　　 that we still do not know how many species there are in the world today.

A.misleading 　　 B.embarrassing

C.boring 　　 D.demanding

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It is rather ______ that we still do not know how many species there are in the world today.

A．misleading         B．embarrassing       C．boring            D．demanding

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Now many young people are traveling around the world on their own, not because they have no one to travel with, but because they prefer to go alone.

Kristina Wegscheider from California first traveled alone when she was at college and believes that it is something everyone should do at least once in their life. “It opens up your mind to new things and pushes you out of your comfort zone.” Wegscheider has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents.

In foreign countries, with no one to help you read a map, look after you if you get ill, or lend you money if your wallet is stolen, it is challenging. This is what drives young people to travel alone. It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that they can make it on their own.

Chris Richardson decided to leave his sales job in Australia to go traveling last year. He set up a website, The Aussie Nomad, to document his adventures. He says he wished he had traveled alone earlier. “The people you meet, the places you visit, or the things you do, everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person,” said the 30-year-old man.

Richardson describes traveling alone like “a shot in the arm”, which “makes you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything”. He said, “The feeling of having overcome something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when I’m dealing with a difficult task. I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that nothing is impossible if you try.”

The great 19thcentury explorer John Muir once said, “Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.”

1.Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with?

A. Traveling alone is a necessary experience for everyone.

B. It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries.

C. It is comfortable to travel around without a friend.

D. Traveling abroad helps people to find new things.

2.Traveling alone is challenging because ________.

A. you have to make things on your own

B. it is hard for you to prove yourself to others

C. you can only depend on yourself whatever happens

D. it will finally build your character

3.What can we infer about Chris Richardson?

A. He started traveling alone at an early age.

B. He was once shot in the arm.

C. He used to work as a salesman.

D. His website inspires others a lot.

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Travel Abroad　　 B. Travel Alone

C. Travel Light　　 D. Travel Wide and Far

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There are many weird sports that are present from around the world. From each region of the world, along with the very popular common sports, there are also those really popular but very weird kinds of sports.

The Ultimate Test between Man and Horse:

This indeed a very strange kind of sport that tests your stamina. You will learn how to be agiler while competing against a horse. This game originated in Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells. This sport really has to do with strength. You will require great agility and strength in order to take part in this. Marathon human contestants are put to test against those mounted on horses. This is how the marathon testing takes place.

Love Locked Race

This is a sports event that was first introduced in Finland. This is all about a male competitor racing with a female in a certain way. There would be many obstructions and blocks on the way which would definitely bring you challenges. The person to win would have to finish the race without losing his female partner in the course of overcoming the obstacles even for once. This race takes place really fast and the obstacles are set that way.

Toe sport

This is yet another weird sport that welcomes you to use your toes. This is quite the same kind of sport that you used to play as a child which involved toe wrestling. This has now been turned into a major sport that even has a World Toe Wrestling Competition. It first originated in a pub of Derbyshire.

The locals took this sport with great enjoyment and then made this so popular that it soon had its own championship. The individuals who participate have only got to use their feet in locks but then this is tougher than it may sound.

The Mud Pit Belly Flop

This is a kind of game where even the spectators get splashed in mud but in fact that is quite the fun. The very annual Summer Redneck Games in East Dublin brings about this game and brings about some of the greatest hubcap discus throws with it. This is also a great sport to show the strength and dexterity of your feet.

1.Which sport requires couples to participate?

A. The Ultimate Test between Man and Horse.　　 B. Love Locked Race.

C. Toe sport.　　 D. The Mud Pit Belly Flop.

2.Which statement shows the popularity of the Toe Sport?

A. It first originated in a pub of Derbyshire.

B. The locals took this sport with great enjoyment.

C. It has a World Toe Wrestling Competition.

D. Even kids are fond of the sport.

3.What kind of people are likely to take part in the Ultimate Test between Man and Horse?

A. People with agility and strength.

B. People with companions.

C. Marathon runners.

D. Horse riders.

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American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: opportunities for education employment and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crime racial conflict and poverty. American cities are changing just as American society is changing.

　After World War II city residents became wealthier more prosperous. They had more children. They needed more space. They move out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs areas near a city where people live. These are areas without many offices or factories. During the 1950s the American “dream” was to have a house in the suburbs.

　Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in 1950s are now adults. They unlike their parents want to live in the cities. Many young professionals doctors lawyers and executives are moving back into the city. Many are single; others are married but often without children. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; they are afraid of the fuel shortage; or they just enjoy the excitement and opportunities which the city offers.

This population shift is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.

Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright , new future .Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is sure：many dying cities are alive again.

1.What does the author think of cities all over the world ?

A. They are alive .　　　　　　　　　　 B. They are hopeless.

C. They are similar　　　　　　　　　　 D. They are different.

2.Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War Ⅱ?

A. Because older American cities were dying.

B. Because they were richer and needed more space.

C. Because cities contained the worst parts of society.

D. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.

3.According to the 4 th paragragh, a great many poor people in American cities ____ .

A. are faced with housing problems

B. are faced to move to the suburbs

C. want to sell their buildings

D. need more money for daily expenses

4.We can conclude from the text that_____?

A. American cities are changing for the wars

B. people have different views on American cities

C. many people are now moving from American cities

D. the population is decreasing in older American cities

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American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country cities reflect the values of the culture. Cities contain the very best aspects of a society: opportunities for education employment and entertainment. They also contain the very worst parts of a society: violent crime, racial(种族) conflict and poverty. American cities are changing just as American society is changing.   　　

After World War II city residents became wealthier. They had more children. They needed more space. They move out of their apartments in the city to buy their own homes. They bought houses in the suburbs areas near a city where people live. These are areas without many offices or factories. During the 1950s the American “dream” was to have a house in the suburbs.

　Now things are changing. The children of the people who left the cities in 1950s are now adults. They unlike their parents want to live in the cities. Many young professionals, doctors, lawyers and executives(主管人员) are moving back into the city. Many are single; others are married but often without children. They prefer the city to the suburbs because their jobs are there; they are afraid of the fuel shortage; or they just enjoy the excitement and opportunities which the city offers.

This population shift(转变) is bringing problems as well as benefits. Countless poor people must leave their apartments in the city because the owners want to sell the buildings or make apartments for sale instead of for rent. In the 1950s, many poor people did not have enough money to move to the suburbs; now many of these people do not have enough money to stay in the cities.

Only a few years ago, people thought that the older American cities were dying. Some city residents now see a bright, new future. Others see only problems and conflicts. One thing is for sure：many dying cities are alive again.

1. What does the author think of cities all over the world?

A. They are alive.                   B. They are hopeless.

C. They are similar                  D. They are different.

2.Why did American city residents want to live in the suburbs after World War II?

A. Because older American cities were dying.

B. Because they were richer and needed more space.

C. Because cities contained the worst parts of society.

D. Because they could hardly afford to live in the city.

3. According to the 4^th paragraph, a great many poor people in American cities ___________.

A. are faced with housing problems

B. are faced to move to the suburbs

C. want to sell their buildings

D. need more money for daily expenses

4. We can conclude from the text that ____________.

A. American cities are changing for the worse

B. people have different views on American cities

C. many people are now moving from American cities

D. the population is decreasing in older American cities

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Rush hour traffic is a problem in many big cities around the world. Commuters(上下班者)rush to and from their jobs in cars, buses, subways, trains, and even on bicycles. Large cities in the United States have two rush hours—one in the morning and one in the evening. But in cities in other parts of the world, there are four rush hours. In Athens and Rome, for example, many workers go home for lunch and a nap. After this midday break, they rush back to their jobs and work for a few more hours.

In Tokyo, there's a big rush hour underground. Most of the people in Tokyo take the subways. The trains are very crowded. Subway employees called packers wear white gloves and help pack the commuters into the trains when the doors close. They make sure that all purses, briefcases, clothes, and hands are inside the trains.

In Seoul, many commuters prefer to take taxis to get to work.. To hail a cab，many people stand at crossroads and raise two fingers. This means they'll pay the cab driver double the usual fare. Some people even raise three fingers! They'll pay three times the normal rate。

Streets in Rome are very crowded with automobiles and mopeds(摩托自行车)during rush hours. The city can't make its streets wider, and it can't build new highways, because it doesn't want to disturb the many historic sites in the city, such as the Forum and the Coliseum. It took the city fifteen years to construct a new subway system. Construction had to stop every time workers found old artifacts and discovered places of interest to archaeologists(考古学家).

In many big cities, there are special lanes on highways for carpools. These are groups of three or more people who drive to and from work together. They share the costs of gas and parking and take turns driving into the city.

Getting to work and getting home can be difficult in many places around the world. Rush hour traffic seems to be a universal problem.

1.Big cities have traffic problems during rush hours because there are _______

2.Most of the commuters in Tokyo _______

3.To “hail a cab” means to _______

4.Commuters in carpools probably_______

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It’s never too late to admit that you are in the wrong. Being humans, we all need to know the art of ________. Look back with ________ and think how often you’ve judged roughly, said unkind things, and pushed yourself ahead at the ________ of a friend. Then count the occasions when you indicated clearly and truly that you were ________. A bit frightening, isn’t it? It is frightening because some deep wisdom ________ us knows that when even a small wrong has been committed, some mysterious moral feeling is disturbed; and it stays out of ________ until fault is acknowledged and ________ expressed.

I remember a doctor friend, Clarence Lieb, telling me about a man who came to him with a variety of ________: headaches, insomnia and stomach trouble. No physical cause could be ________. Finally Dr. Lieb said to the man, “________ you tell me what’s worrying you, I can’t help you.”

After some ________, the man confessed that, as executor (执行人) of his father’s will, he had been ________ his brother, who lived abroad, of his inheritance (继承权). Then and there the ________ old doctor made the man ________ to his brother asking for forgiveness and enclosing a cheque as the first step in restoring their good ________. He then went with him to the mailbox in the corridor (走廊). As the letter disappeared, the man burst into ________. “Thank you,” he said, “I think I’m ________.” And he was.

A heartfelt apology can not only heal a damage relationship but also make it ________. If you can think of someone who ________ an apology from you, someone you have wronged, or judged too roughly, or just neglected, do something about ________ right now.

1.A. apologizing        B. expressing        C. speaking        D. explaining

2.A. truth            B. honesty            C. value        D. pleasure

3.A. loss            B. price            C. failure        D. expense

4.A. bad                B. sad                C. sorry        D. surprised

5.A. for                B. with                C. about        D. in

6.A. problem            B. balance            C. heart        D. trouble

7.A. regret            B. interest            C. care            D. kindness

8.A. shows            B. complaints        C. signs        D. questions

9.A. trusted            B. tested            C. examined        D. found

10.A. Whether        B. Unless            C. When            D. Until

11.A. decision        B. recalling        C. hesitation    D. remembering

12.A. cheating        B. lying            C. telling        D. taking

13.A. wise            B. eager            C. puzzled        D. excited

14.A. travel            B. apologize        C. write        D. express

15.A. relation        B. condition        C. situation    D. attention

16.A. smiles            B. crying            C. laughing        D. tears

17.A. treated        B. cured            C. caught        D. arrested

18.A. harder            B. wider            C. warmer        D. stronger

19.A. needs            B. deserves            C. requires        D. requests

20.A. him            B. these            C. it            D. one

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