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Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated (人口密集的)cities in the world, but with night skies around 1,000 times brighter than globally accepted levels, it gains a bad reputation for its light pollution.

A study by Hong Kong University found that brightness levels in the southern Chinese city's popular shopping district of Tsim Sha Tsui were 1,200 times greater than the international dark sky standard.

The crowded city of 7 million residents(居民), full or residential high-rises, towering office blocks and neon(霓虹灯) advertisements, has no laws to control outdoor lightning.

The result is that light pollution is thought to be much worse than in other large cities, including London, Sydney, Tokyo and Shanghai.

“In Hong Kong , you can’t go anywhere outdoor in the evening without your eyes being blinded by this really disturbing outdoor lightning,” the light pollution survey’s head Jason Pum told AFP.

“The fact that we have all this light in the sky means energy is wasted,” he said, adding that too much artificial lightning also affects nightly wildlife.

Research has suggested that light pollution can cause a number of harmful health effects in humans, including sleeplessness and headaches and can also interrupt body clocks and hormones(荷尔蒙).

The university survey, the result of five million measurements taken from points across the city, was released just days before the start of the annual Earth Hour event, organized by the World Wildlife Fund.

People around the world will be encouraged to turn off the lights for an hour on Saturday night to raise awareness of climate change. Last year, a number of Hong Kong’s major buildings along Victoria Harbour went dark to mark Earth Hour.

“Anyway, we should do our best to reduce the amount of lightning and adjust it for the benefit of the environment.”

1.If you walk out at night in Hong Kong, you can see all those things except ______.

A. neon advertisements              B. residential buildings

C. a dark sky with twinkling stars      D. high office blocks

2..which of the following statements about too much lightning is NOT true?

A. Too much lightning means a waste of energy.

B. It can make the sky and the city more beautiful.

C. It may have a bad effect on nightly wildlife.

D. It can lead to some health problems.

3..We can know from the passage that__________

A. light pollution in Hong Kong is among world’s worst.

B. light pollution is the biggest problem in Hong Kong.

C. Earth Hour is simply organized to reduce pollution.

D. light pollution is the primary causes of sleeplessness.

4..what will the author probably discuss after the last paragraph?

A. Bad effects of light pollution

B. Causes of light pollution

C. Worries about light pollution

D. Ways to reduce light pollution

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Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge is one of the most challenging constructions of its kind as well as the world’s 1.（long) sea-crossing bridge. Its life span 2.(set) at 120 years. It3. (reported) can stand magnitude-8 earthquake, scale-16 typhoon as well as the collision with　 4.300,000-ton ship. The bridge is the national key project featured with strategic significance, large involvement, highly difficult level of construction, long construction time, high 5. (require) on technical design and environmental protection, many participant parties, complex management and coordination. Due to the long distances6.the cities, the project is actually a series of bridges and tunnels,7.(connect) by artificial islands. British newspaper “The Guardian” named the mega-structure one of 8.　 (it) “seven wonders of the modern world.”

It will be the first new land transport link between the east and west coasts of the Pearl River. The bridge will benefit the economic development of the whole of the Delta and create a regional transport network,9.(improve) upon 10.is considered to be a weak land transport network currently in place.

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With its tall buildings and crowded streets, Hong Kong is one of the last places you would expect to find a wild animal. But green sea turtles have become regular visitors to beaches found in more peaceful parts of the metropolis.

Over the last month, people living in Hong Kong and Hainan Province have been lucky enough to see the giant turtles lay their eggs on the beaches at night. Male turtles spend their entire lives in the sea. But every two to six years, the females swim thousands of miles from their feeding grounds to lay eggs in their own birthplaces

Unluckily, few of the baby turtles survive with only one in 1,000 living into adulthood. If they manage to grow big, which takes 20 to 30 years, they can live for more than a century.

Man is the main reason why turtles are dying out. The creatures’ habitats are destroyed by fishing and pollution, while the turtles themselves are killed for food and leather.

“Sea turtle eggs and meat saved us during Japan's occupation of Hong Kong in World War II,”

said 65-year-old resident Chan Kam-wan. But the days of eating turtle eggs have long since passed. Hong Kong banned the eating and sale of them in 1976, hoping to help save the endangered creatures.

In recent years, the government has closed beaches between June and October so the turtles can lay eggs in peace. Scientists also try and keep a count of the number of turtles, even following them using satellites. Through tracking the turtles, they hope to learn new ways of protecting them.

Officials in Hong Kong have recently finished a study on sea life in the area. They are considering setting up a sea park to protect the sea turtles from water pollution and illegal fishing.

1.We can learn from the passage EXCEPT_________.

A. Most of the baby turtles die before growing up

B. It is difficult to find wild animals in Hong Kong

C. Turtles can live for more than one hundred years

D. You can find some male turtles on the beaches if lucky enough

2.A large number of turtles were killed for food by Hong Kong residents in

A. 1976　　 B. 1978

C. 1944　　 D. 1898

3.What can we conclude from the passage?

A. The Problems that the turtles were facing have been settled.

B. The government has built walls on the beaches to protect turtles.

C. The government will plant many trees on the beaches to set up a park.

D. The government is using some advanced equipment to protect turtles

4.Where may you read this passage?

A. In a novel.　　 B. In a tour guidance.

C. In a newspaper.　　 D. In a history book

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Census Bureau (人口普查局) data released Thursday show that 48 of the 50 most populous (人口稠密的) U.S. cities have grown since 2010, compared with only 40 of the top 50 in the first two years after the 2000 Census. Of the top 100, 93 have grown since 2010, compared with just 72 a decade ago.

Many of the biggest, such as New York, Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego and Dallas, are outpacing the nation’s 1.7% growth rate since 2010.

“Urban America is recovering faster than more remote places,” said Robert Lang, a professor of urban affairs.

Only two big cities - Detroit and Cleveland - lost population between 2010 and 2012.

The urban recovery is led by mid-sized cities including Austin and Fort Worth and Charlotte. Austin grew 6.6% in two years, becoming the USA’s 11th-largest city. In 2000, it was No. 17.

Other trends:

• New York City grew 2%, adding about 161,500 people since 2010. By far it is the USA’s most populous city.

• The population of New Orleans continues to grow. In 2005 a terrible natural disaster happened to the city, causing the population to decrease. Now it has a population of three hundred and sixty-nine thousand. The number has grown by 7.4% since 2010.

• Government budget crunches (紧缩) have put state capitals in difficulty. Half are behind the growth rate of their regions.

Perhaps the biggest exception to the capital crunch is Austin. It has grown more than 26% since 2000. Population expert William Frey says Austin enjoys a number of qualities that make it attractive. It’s a high-tech city with a state university. And it’s in Texas, an attractive place for newcomers. “In some ways it’s a model of what other cities would like to become,” he says.

Frey notes that Charlotte, which grew 5.4% since 2010 has grown into a high-tech and financial center whose industries do business not just with those in other U.S. cities but with the rest of the world.

1.The statistics in Paragraph 1 suggest that _____.

A. there were fewer cities in the USA a decade ago

B. remote areas in the USA have more people now

C. the population in the USA has grown since 2010

D. many big cities in the USA face population problems

2.William Frey thinks Austin’s growth _____.

A. is due to its education

B. is the steadiest in the USA

C. attracts well-educated people

D. deserves the attention of other cities

3.According to the text, Charlotte _____.

A. is a political center

B. has grown slowly since 2010

C. is the USA’s 11th-largest city

D. does business at home and abroad

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Most people are aware that, ____ , the relationship between Hong Kong and the Republic of the Philippines will become poorer.

A. if not dealing with carefully            　　

B. if dealt not carefully with

C. if not carefully dealt with

D. if not carefully dealing with

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Most of the students in the Occupy Central movement in Hong Kong ______ have participated for more rights, but what they did caused serious effects on people’s living.

A. should　　　　　　　 B. might　　　　　　　　 C. would　　　　　　　 D. Can

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Most of the students in the Occupy Central movement in Hong Kong ______ have participated for more rights, but what they did caused serious effects on people’s living.

A. should　　　　　 　 　　 B. might

C. would　　　　　 　 　 　 D. Can

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Now is the best time for Hong Kong shopping lovers, as most shops and markets are having their seasonal sales. With the same amount of the money, you can find different kinds of foods in this city. Women, young and old, rarely resist the attraction of this shopping paradise(乐园，天堂) at this time of year. Lovers will surely have an exciting Christmas and New Year’ s Eve celebrations at the Time Square or in the western styled bars. Spending your holiday in Hong Kong will be easy too, as several package tours are available from GZL Travel Service, with four-day tours for less than 15, 000 yuan.

Tour Package 1 (3, 200 yuan):a four-day-tour including three nights' accommodation(膳宿供应), scenic helicopter flight, night ferry(渡船) tour of Victoria Harbor and shuttle bus(公共汽车) to the Peak to view the city at night.

Tour Package 2 (1, 880 yuan): a four-day-shopping-tour including three nights’ accommodation, tours to Golden Beach and the Vexwork Museum, shuttle bus to the Peak and shopping opportunities.

Tour Package 3 (1, 480 yuan): a four-day-DIY-tour including three nights’ accommodation in a four-star hotel and total freedom to do what you want, when you want.

1.This advertisement probably was shown ______.

A. on New Year’s Day

B. at Christmas

C. Between New Year’s Day and Christmas

D. before Christmas

2.Who will give you this advertisement possibly?

A. Travel service center.

B. Hotel reception.

C. Your cyber friend.

D. Insurance agency.

3.If one wants to go shopping and enjoy historical knowledges, which Tour Package should be the best choice?

A. Tour Package 1

B. Tour Package 2

C. Tour Package 3

D. All are OK.

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Hong Kong Museum of Art

Established in 1962, the purpose of Hong Kong Museum of Art is to preserve the cultural heritage of China with a local focus. Hong Kong Museum of Art features more than 15000 different objects of ancient Chinese art from Han to Qing Dynasty.

Standard ticket HK$ 10;

Students, Seniors, Disabled HK$ 5;

Free admission on Wednesday!

Opening Hours:

10:00am-6:00pm (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun);

10:00am-8:00pm (Sat);

Closed on Thursday(except Public Holidays)

Phone: +(852) 2721 0116

Hong Kong Space Museum

It is one of the largest planetariums in the world. Opened in 1980, the museums unique egg-shaped dome structure added another famous architectural highlight to Hong Kong.

Standard ticket HK$ 10;

Students, Seniors, Disabled HK$ 5;

Free admission on Wednesday

Opening Hours:

1:00pm-9:00pm (Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri);

10:00am-9:00pm (Sat, Sun and Public Holidays);

Closed on Tuesday (except Public Holidays)

Phone: +(852) 2721 0226

Hong Kong Science Museum

It opened in 1991 and covers a wide range of science and technology and in contrast to traditional museums, the Hong Kong Science Museum encourages its visitors to actively participate, explore and experience the exhibitions. Especially for kids this is a great learning and fun opportunity.

Standard ticket HK$ 25;

Students, Seniors, Disabled HK $ 12.5;

Free admission on Wednesday!

Opening Hours:

1:00pm-9:00pm (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri);

10:00am-9:00pm (Sat, Sun and Public Holidays);

Closed on Thursday (except Public Holidays)

Phone: +(852) 2732 3232

Hong Kong Museum of History

Established in 1975, it is not only a highlight for history lovers, but also for the architectural enthusiasts. On 17500 square meters, the museum preserves and displays 6000 years of Hong Kong history.

Standard ticket HK$ 10;

Students, Seniors, Disabled HK$ 5;

Free admission on Wednesday!

Opening Hours:

10:00am-6:00pm (Mon, Wed – Sat);

10:00am-07:00pm (Sun and Public Holidays);

Closed on Tuesday (except Public Holidays)

Phone: +(852) 2724 9042　 （307词）

1.How much does it costs for a couple to visit Hong Kong Space Museum on Friday ?

A. HK$ 10　　 B. HK$ 5

C. HK$ 15　　 D. HK$ 20

2.How is Hong Kong Science Museum different from the others?

A. It has unique egg-shaped dome structure.

B. Visitors can take part in the exhibitions actively.

C. It helps to preserve the history of Hong Kong.

D. People can learn the history of Hong Kong.

3.What do the Museums mentioned in the text have in common?

A. Their opening time are the same.

B. They all open freely on public holidays.

C. Their free admission days are the same.

D. They are all intended for history lovers.

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Ocean Park Hong Kong is a theme park in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island. The park was built with donations from the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club (now Hong Kong Jockey Club) and opened on 10 January 1977. Today it offers affordable marine animal education and entertainment and is a private organization for commercial purpose.
    In the early operation of the park, the main sources of income for the park were the ticket prices and the funding from the Jockey Club. Since the ticket price was low, most of the time Ocean Park was operating under deficit（财政赤字）. In July 1987, the government established a 200 million trust(信托基金) from the funding of Jockey Club, under the Ocean Park Corporation Ordinance. This separated Ocean Park from Jockey Club and became a non-profit organization; it needs to be responsible for its own income and was allowed to use commercial means to operate the park.
    Since it was permitted to use commercial means to operate, it gradually raised its ticket price and the deficit turned into profit. In 1992, 3 million visitors visited the park. Since 1998, the East Asian financial crisis（经济危机）, aging attractions, and the passing away of the killer whale,　 the park recorded a deficit for a couple years. Although it was allowed to host 2 pandas in 1999, the number of visitors did not go up and Ocean Park was forced to close its water attractions and the "Old Village" attraction and turned to bring in more rides in an attempt to capture the youth demand. Together with the opening up of mainland visitors under the Individual Visit Scheme, Ocean Park recorded an astonishing 4 million visitors in the year 2004-2005, the highest since the park opened.
   In March 2005, Ocean Park made its redevelopment plan. On 23 November 2006, Ocean Park held a groundbreaking ceremony for its redevelopment.

1.At the beginning, Ocean Park Hong Kong _________.
A. was built with the money from the government
B. sold its tickets at a high price
C. was a great success once it was opened
D. mainly got income from the ticket prices and donations

2.According to the passage, Ocean Park Corporation _________.
A. belongs to Hong Kong Jockey Club
B. is an official organization
C. operates successfully partly because the opening up of mainland visitors
D. can not use commercial means to operate

3.Ocean Park Corporation took all of the measures to overcome the deficits except _________.

A. raise ticket price　　　　　　　　　 B. close some attractions

C. try to attract young customers　　 D. host 2 pandas

4.Which of the following statements is Wrong?
A. Ocean Park Hong Kong is a theme park.
B. Ocean Park Hong Kong has taken on a new look since 2006.
C. The East Asian financial crisis didn’t have any influence on Ocean Park.
D. At present, Ocean Park Hong Kong also attracts many mainland customers.

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