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Earthquake is not an unfamiliar word to us as it is frequently covered on the news report. However, I never have the idea that it will take place in my city. But the truth is that it happened.

When the building began to shake, I thought it was dizziness(眩晕) caused by long-time nonstop work and colleagues also kept silent till one of them shouted “the chair is shaking”, then we come to understand it was not personal feelings, and we started to find the reason―the weak foundation of the building, or an earthquake (in a joking tone), but we still kept doing what was in hand.

It was kind of scare when I looked back, because of our slow reaction and stupid response. It was said the staff in another building next to us all ran out of building with their handbags; some of them even drove away. On hearing that, I thought it was a bit exaggeration. Did they really have to do so? It was only 20-second mild shaking. But now, When I totally get to know what happened, I change my mind, It is not over-reacting , but natural self-protection response. Luckily it’s only the aftershocks; otherwise I guess I would be frightened to death. The aftershocks make me think what I’m going to do in case of an earthquake, which I would never give a second thought before. I don't know what’s on their mind for people who are on the spot of the earthquake, be frightened, at a loss, or simply running away, or trying to get contact with friends or …It is hard to imagine the picture and even harder to imagine what’s next.

For the first time, I have the feeling of insecurity. Humans are so fragile when they face the sudden disasters.

 

60. According to the first paragraph, the author thought____.

A. the earthquake was terrible.

B. the earthquake wouldn’t happen in his city.

C. man could not predict the earthquake.

D. the earthquake seldom happened.

61. Why did the author and his colleagues still keep working when the building began to shake?

A. Because they thought the earthquake was slight.

B. Because they thought the earthquake was just aftershocks.

C. Because they didn't take the shake seriously.

D. Because there were no signs of earthquake at that time.

62. At first, the staff’s response in another building struck the author as “____”.

A. stupid    B. over-reacting   C. foolish     D. reasonable

63. What does the underlined word “scare” mean?

A.惊奇           B. 幸运           C.惊恐         D. 勇敢

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Not long ago the movie 2012 came into screen. The people were threatened by those scenes of destroying flood, severe earthquake, terrifying hurricane and constructions representing human civilization being destroyed and even swallowed by disaster. Luckily, they are just the director’s imagination, but the present situation is not heading a positive direction, either.

Take my own experience in Alaska as an example. Once I took a trip to the glacier. Along the way there stood signposts marking the snow lines of different years. They started from the foot of the mountain, but it was at the top when I finally saw melting glaciers(融化的冰川). My heart ached seeing the beautiful blue ice melting at every second.

Sad but true, they are the effects of global warming and the result of our human impact. Furthermore, each year the rising sea level will kill 56 million people, and that's about the population of the en tire Italy. According to studies, if the temperature keeps on rising like this, by the year 2050, some islands and coastal cities including New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney will be drowned in water.

Our fortune is in our own hands. It depends on us to shape our future, to reduce future human impact and find ways to form a peaceful relationship with our environment. Therefore, it's time for actions to be taken right now. Contribute a little to energy saving by using more efficient light bulbs and less hot water. Let recycle become our habit by thinking twice before throwing something away. Let us take public transportation as our first choice when going to a certain place. It might cost more time for now, but it' s to the benefit of a permanent future. Take care of every tree and grass around us by watering them or simply just avoid destroying them.

In a word, small drops of water make a big ocean. The earth does not belong to us. On the contrary, we belong to the earth. Please bear in mind that the earth is our home. It is our responsibility to build a brighter and better future of our planet and prevent what happened in the movie 2012 from becoming reality.                

1.Why does the author talk about the movie 2012 in the passage ?     

A.To give example.                      B.To lead into the topic.

C.To make prediction.                    D.To provide the evidence.

2.How did the author feel when he took a trip to the glacier?

A.Worried.        B.Puzzled.         C.Scared.          D.Bored.

3.It can be inferred from the third paragraph that          .

A.56 million people in Italy have been killed owing to the rising sea level

B.Some islands and coastal cities will be drowned in water by the year of 2050

C.Human being will be in danger if we don't take actions to prevent the global warming

D.It is certain that what happened in the movie 2012 will come into reality

4.According to the passage, you are advised to             .

A.drive our own private cars instead of taking buses to some place

B.recycle everything that is used

C.go to see the movie 2012 at once

D.work together to take good care of our planet

5.What does the author mean by saying "small drops of water make a big ocean"?

A.Think twice before taking action,

B.It's our duty to protect the ocean.

C.Everyone together can make a difference.

D.It's important to save every drop of water.

 

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