Many scientists think that the earth is getting warmer and warmer.If the change continues, the natural world and human society will face danger.Scientists believe human activity is responsible for the climate change.We produce too many greenhouse gases.They keep heat in the air and make the earth warm.
Many of the world's governments agree.And they want to solve the problem.So from December 7 to 18, 2009, they held a conference in Copenhagen, Denmark to talk about global warming and climate change.
Representatives(代表)from 192 countries and regions went to the meeting.Although they have not reached an agreement, the Copenhagen Accord(《哥本哈根协议》)was an important beginning to save the earth.It was made by a small group of countries including China, the US, India, Brazil and South Africa.Some other countries at the conference also showed support.
What are the key points of the Copenhagen Accord?The accord limits global temperature increases to 20C by 2050 compared to pre-1850.Scientists think it could help the world to avoid serious climate change.
The accord also says that developed countries must promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions(排放)to the UN by January 31, 2010.The accord asks developed countries to give money to help developing countries.
Many countries and organizations are disappointed that the conference didn't reach a legal document(法律约定).And they think the accord is not clear enough about its goals.
African leaders are worried that the goal of a 20C global temperature increase isn't good enough, because it will mean a much higher increase in temperature across Africa.This could cause big problems like food and water shortages across the continent.
Still, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon believes the conference was an“improvement”.
(1)
What do scientists believe is responsible for the climate change?
[ ]
A.
Human activity
B.
Animals growing
C.
Plants growing
D.
Too many people
(2)
What did members of the Copenhagen Meeting NOT talk about?
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A.
Economic recovery(经济复苏)
B.
Global warming
C.
Climate change
D.
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions
(3)
What's the attitude(态度)of African leaders towards the goal of a 20C global temperature increase?
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A.
They are happy about it
B.
They don't care much about it
C.
They are worried about it
D.
They support it
(4)
What does the underlined word“disappointed”mean?
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A.
忧虑
B.
失望
C.
害怕
D.
难过
(5)
Which is true about the Copenhagen Accord?
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A.
Developing countries must promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
B.
Both developing countries and developed countries should not produce any greenhouse gases.
C.
The EU agreed to give $3.6 billion to help developing countries.
D.
The Copenhagen Accord isn't a legal document, but it's an important beginning to save the earth.
Food may help you understand more about yourself.Choose your favourite food from the five below.See the answers.Does your choice really tell you who you are?
A.noodles with beef(the hotter, the better);
B.big dinner with all kinds of dishes;
C.pizza;
D.fried chicken;
E.cakes.
Answer:
A.You always try to make yourself different others.Success and fame are your only interests.
B.You finish things quickly and don't like changing your ideas.You're never afraid of hard work.But you always buy lots of things that you don't need.
C.You work hard and always save money.But sometimes you aren't kind to others and always think you are right.
D.Exercise is not your favourite thing.You don't like staying by yourself very much.People think that you're shy but sweet.
E.Because you are nice and easy-going, you have lots of friends.You are always ready to help others.
(1)
The passage is probably a/an ________.
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A.
news report
B.
science discovery
C.
personality test
D.
interesting story
(2)
According to the passage, a person who has a lot of friends may choose ________.
[ ]
A.
noodles with beef
B.
fried chicken
C.
big dinner with all kinds of dishes
D.
cakes
(3)
Who will works hard, but always wastes money according to the passage?
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A.
the man who chooses pizza
B.
the man who chooses cakes
C.
the man who chooses noodles with beef
D.
the man who chooses a big dinner with all kinds of dishes
Jack is a twenty-year-old young man.Two years ago, when he finished middle school, he found work in a shop.Usually he works until ten o’clock in the evening.He is very tired when he gets home.After a quick supper he goes to bed and soon falls asleep.His grandma who lives downstairs is pleased with him.
One day, on his way home, he met his friend Mary.They were both happy.He asked the girl to his house, and she agreed happily.He bought some fruit and drinks for her.And they talked about their school, teachers, classmates and their future.They talked for a long time.
“Have a look at your watch, please,”said the girl.“What time is it now?”
“Sorry, something is wrong with my watch,”said Jack.“Where’s yours?”
“I left it at home.”
Jack thought for a moment and found a way.He began to stamp his foot on the floor, “Bang! Bang! Bang!”
The sound woke his grandma up.The old woman shouted downstairs, “It’s twelve o’clock in the night, Jack.Why are you still jumping upstairs?”
(1)
Jack was ________ when he finished middle school.
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A.
sixteen
B.
eighteen
C.
twenty
D.
fifteen
(2)
The old woman is satisfied with Jack because ________.
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A.
he’s her grandson
B.
he’s clever
C.
he can keep quiet
D.
he gets home on time
(3)
From the story, we can know that Mary is Jack’s ________.
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A.
classmate
B.
colleague (同事)
C.
aunt
D.
wife
(4)
The word “stamp” in the story means ________ in Chinese.
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A.
盖印
B.
跺
C.
贴邮票
D.
承认
(5)
Jack stamped his foot on the floor inorderto (为了)________.