In the UK, a group of campaigners(活动家)have de...

In the UK, a group of campaigners(活动家)have declared the last Saturday in November as National Buy Nothing Day. “Our message is clear: shop less, live more!” says organizer Michael Smith. “The challenge is to try simple living for a day. Spend time with family and friends, rather than spending money on them. Anyone can take part, provided they spend a day without spending.”

On Buy Nothing Day, they take to the streets to tackle consumers(消费者). They dress as pigs to symbolize greed(贪婪). They offer to cut up credit cards and hand out shopping bags with the words “another useless thing I don’t need” written on the side. Some hold street parties to show shoppers that it is possible to have fun without spending money. Others go into shops and put notes saying “don’t buy me” inside clothes and shoes.

Some protestors(抗议者) are working against powerful forces. Many retailers(零售商) and manufacturers depend on Christmas sales for most of their profits. Around two thirds of GDP in the West is made up of consumer spending. If this drops, many people will lose their jobs. At least that will make it easier for them to buy nothing.

And there is also the risk that the campaigners will be seen as killjoys, who want to stop people enjoying themselves. “There’s a fun side to this,” says Michael Smith. “To some it’s a protest, but it’s also a street party. We’re not saying that people are bad because they go shopping, but we need get the message across for people to consume wisely. And after we’re finished, we’ll probably go for a drink.”

1.Why do a group of people in the UK choose Saturday as National Buy Nothing Day?

A．Because they have enough food at their homes.

B．Because it is the season for shopping.

C．Because they have run out of money at that time.

D．Because it’s popular to live a simple life.

2.In order to persuade people to stop shopping, the campaigners _____.

A．stop people going out

B．have different ways to make it

C．offer goods to people freely

D．play tricks on consumers

3.The underlined word “killjoys” in the last paragraph refers to people who _____.

A．ruin the happiness and fun of others

B．get money from shopkeepers

C．bring happiness to others

D．take no interest in shopping

4.The campaigners started National Buy Nothing Day for the purpose of _____.

A．persuading people to kill time in a different way

B．persuading people to save money

C．persuading people to have more parties

D．persuading people to spend money wisely

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. There are a group of foreign visitors in our school this term, ________ are from the UK.

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The group ______ the eight richest countries in the world signed a contract last week.

A.consists of B.is consisted of C.consisting of D.consisted of

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There are plenty of different parks to visit in the UK. All theme parks in Britain have cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you’ll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair” rides and games as well, so younger children won’t get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e.g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.

Wherever you are in Britain, there’s likely to be a theme park within one or two hours’ drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation(膳宿) so you can stay for a day or two if you want to make a trip into a short holiday.

Prices for UK theme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.

Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don’t like crowds, it’s usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!

If you’re thinking of visiting a UK theme park, it’s worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have “buy one get one free” offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.

1. This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT　　　　 .

A. things to do　　 B. prices for theme parks

C. rules to obey　 D. special offers

2. You can’t　　　　 in the theme park according to the passage.

A. have lunch　　 　　　　　　 B. stay for the night

C. enjoy special offers　 D. have a skiing

3. If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you’ll probably　　　　 .

A. have to spend more　　　 　 　　 B. save some money

C. get something free　　　　　　 D. have a good time

4. According to the passage, what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?

A. Avoid the busiest months.

B. Go earlier or later in the daytime.

C. Choose one with few visitors.

D. Go there when no one is in it.

5. The best title for the text would be 　　　　 .

A. What to Do in the Theme Park

B. Theme Parks in the UK

C. Visiting the Theme Park

D. Introduction to Famous Theme Parks

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单词拼写(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)

1.I have no idea of the ___________(平均) size of classes in the UK.

2.Great changes have taken place in our country ___________(近来).

3.Good ________(准备) should be made before we have the important meeting.

4.Don’t feel e__________ about being different from others.

5.I would p________ playing outdoors to watching TV at home.

6.__________ (注意力集中) more on your work or you will be fired.

7.I found it difficult to keep my b________ on the icy road.

8.She performed the most c_________ task without a mistake.

9.I’m learning German, but I still can’t speak it p_________.

10.Children should be encouraged to be i____________ thinkers.

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Many of the world’s pollution problems have been caused by the crowding of large groups of people into the cities. Supply for the needs of the people leads to further pollution by industry. If the rapid increase of world population in countries continues at the present rate, there may be much greater harm to human beings. Some scientists speak of the increase in numbers of people as “population pollution.”

About 2,000 years ago, the world population was probably about 250 million. It reached a billion in 1850. By 1930 the population was two billion. It is now three and a half billion. It is expected to double by the year 2,000. If the population continues to grow at the same rate, there will be 25 billion in the world a hundred years from now.

Man has been using the earth’s resources more and more rapidly over the past years. Some of them are almost used up. Now many people believe that man’s greatest problem is how to control the growth of the population. The material supplies in the world will be far from enough to support the human population, in time to come, if the present rate of increase continues. Already there is overcrowding in many cities and starvation in some countries. Should man’s population keep on growing so rapidly as before? Many people believe that human survival in the future depends on the answer to this question.

59. The rapid increase in population is considered to be __________.

A. the increase of resources          B. population pollution

C. the development of mankind       D. the present rate

60. The world population will be _________ by the year 2,000.

A. 7 billion                  B. 250 million       C. 25 billion      D. 3.5 billion

61. If the present rate of increase continue, ________________.

A. the world is going to end

B. the earth won’t be able to support the growing population in the future

C. pollution has nothing to do with the rapidly increasing population

D. there would be four billion in the world a hundred years from now

62. Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?

A. In 1850 the world population reached a billion.

B. Man must fight a battle against population pollution.

C. The world’s population is increasing with years.

D. All of the earth’s resources are gone now.

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In the last few years, thousands of films_____ all over the world.

A. have produced　　 B. have been produced　　

C. are producing　　 D. are being produced

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Trip 1 Black Bear Count

There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: Free       When: May 8

Trip 2 Garland Valley

Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland hut is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: $ 15       When: May 8, May 15

Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure

Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip . The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.

Cost: $ 12       When: May 8, May 15, May22

Equipment to be needed:

?      Please bring enough water and food for all walks.

?      Wear good walking shoes—no high heels.

?      Wear a hat for day walks.

?      Dress warmly for night walks.

?      Children must be with an adult.

?      Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.

?      Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.

Bookings:

?      Bookings for the above trips can be trade by telephone（893 — 4847）or on the Internet at www. Bluemountaintour. com

1.Where are these trips?

2.On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?

3. Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?

4. Which following statement about Flashlight Adventure is NOT true according to the passage?

5. What is the best title for the passage?

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Trip 1 Black Bear Count

There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Booking necessary.

Cost: Free When: May 8

Trip 2 Garland Valley

Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: ￡15.       When: May 8, May 15

Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure

Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.

Cost: ￡ 12       When: May 8, May 15, May 22

Equipment to the needed:

* Please bring enough water and food for all walks.

* Wear good walking shoes ---no high heels.

* Wear a hat for day walks.

* Dress warmly for night walks.

* Children must be with an adult.

* Make sure you flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.

* Follow all instructions from guides during the walks.

The mountains is a dangerous place.

Bookings:

* Bookings for the above trips can be made by telephone (893－4847) or on the Internet at www.bluemountaintour.com.

1.Where are these trips?

2.On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?

3.Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?

4.What is the best title for the passage?

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