题目内容
7. Holidays are always . (excite)
盼望假期的到来总是令人兴奋的。
7. exciting to look forward to
One of my Chinadialogue colleagues in Beijing recently bought a Philips energy-saving light bulb to replace a standard one. He was happy with his choice. It may have cost 30yuan (just under US $4. 50) ―ten times the price of a filament(灯丝) bulb―but he wanted to save energy as part of his low-carbon lifestyle. And according to the shopkeeper, he would save,in the long run,much more than the 30yuan he was spending.
Yet only one month later，his expensive light bulb blew up，before he had saved even a small part of the purchase price. Will he stick to his high-cost, low-carbon lifestyle?
China's environmental organizations have started to advocate low-carbon lifestyles and the decrease of carbon footprints to help fight against climate change. But they have overlooked one fact;in China, low-carbon living comes at a high cost.
It means buying energy-saving bulbs and appliances, and environmentally friendly building materials and daily goods. Cost can no longer be the only standard for purchases. An energy-saving and environmentally friendly product is more expensive than a standard alternative― whether it's a simple light bulb or the house it shines. For average consumers, even buying an ordinary bulb is a huge burden. How can we persuade ordinary people to choose an energy-saving residence? This is not a trend they can afford to follow;perhaps this fashion is only for the rich.
Most consumers today do not cause huge carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. Their responsi?bility lies not in choosing a low-carbon lifestyle today, but in avoiding a high-carbon life in the future. The principle of "common but differentiated responsibility"―a basis of sustainable de?velopment―can be applied here as well.
In China, low-carbon living still is resisted by a lack of social infrastructure(基础设施) .E-ven if your salary allows you to make that choice，nobody is there to help you accomplish it.
Consider energy-saving homes. You need to find out whether or not the developer has used natural materials wherever possible;how effective the insulation(纟色缘物、隔热物) is;and what the green credentials of installed equipment are. You can read up a little, but you'll still be luck to avoid being puzzled by the developers' marketing. Many so-called energy-saving buildings are nothing of the sort，and some are even more energy-hungry than the average home―as Li Taige warned in his article "Energy-efficient buildings? Not always"，on Chinadialogue last August.
( ) 1. What may probably be the best title of this passage?
A.To purchase a cheap bulb―your wise alternative.
B.To choose an energy-saving residence―a must of your life
C.To learn a low-carbon lifestyle―each citizen's responsibility
D.To learn a low-carbon lifestyle―a promising but difficult purpose ( ) 2. Why did the writer's colleague get an energy-saving light bulb?
A.He wanted to save some money.
B.He wanted to use a more powerful light bulb.
C.He was asked to do so by some organizations.
D.He wanted to try learning his low-carbon lifestyle.
( ) 3. We can infer from the passage that .
A.Using energy-saving bulbs and appliances is a fashion.
B.It's difficult for most Chinese to try to learn a low-carbon lifestyle.
C.Not all citizens have the same responsibility―learn a Sow-carbon lifestyle.
D.Most Chinese families cannot afford to purchase an energy-saving residence
( ) 4. What is the writer's attitude towards the low-carbon lifestyle?
A. infomative and entertaining B. supportive but cautious
C. negative but wise D. positive and active
Donald had his own difficulties in sleeping that night. Not just because of the bright lights of the shelter or people's constant voices, it was the happening repeatedly nightmare that caused him to stay awake,to fear sleep. Donald was back in his small house. He did his best to ignore the howling winds outside his window. Yet he could not turn out the fearful whimpers(鸣咽) of his little dog，or the uncomfortable sounds of his mother anxious in her room next door，unable to sleep through the storm despite her insistence they would be all right.
Donald did not want his mother to be upset，but on some level，he was glad to hear she was awake. It meant he was not alone in the dark. Though he was 12 ，until recently it was im?possible for Donald to fall asleep unless his mother lay down by his side.
Suddenly there was a crash. Their living room window is shattered(打碎) by 125 milean-hour winds. Troy rushed to Donald and sat anxiously on the edge of his bed. He did his best to calm his mother, and she had to comfort him. Soon water was seeping(渗入) into the single floor house. Quickly it rose from ankle level to leg level. At Donald's insistence, they pushed their way through the water―now chest high―toward the front door. When they fought their way into the living room,water rose to their chins.
It was a struggle for the boy and mother to stay afloat. In a total panic，desperate to hold
on to something，Troy caught a curtain rod(杆) .She was breathing hard，shouting that she couldn't swim.
Donald called out, "Mom!Hold on!" Just then Donald also caught a floatable wood board.
( ) 1. The passage is mainly about .
A.how a storm happened and caused damage
B.how a mother and son experienced a storm
C.how a mother and son survived a storm
D.how a son helped his mother in a storm
( ) 2. All of the following mentioned in the story except .
A. the rising water B. the broken window
C. the lucky dog D. the noisy environment
( ) 3. Which phrase can describe Troy's feelings at the beginning of the storm most suitably?
A. In excitement. B. In calm. C. In anxiety. D. In despair.
( ) 4. From the text it can be inferred that .
A.neither Donald nor his mother slept that night
B.at the beginning Troy refused to leave their house
C.Troy must be rich because she had a tall building
D.Donald was too young to help his mother
Thousands of Britons are planning to get out the col?oured flags,balloons and fold-up tables and hold street across the country to celebrate next month's wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
About two thousand requests have already been made to local governments for road closures to allow street events to be held on April 29th when the couple get married at London's Westminster Abbey, the Local Government Association said on Saturday.
London has received the most applications with 70 ，followed by Essex，the county north?east of the capital, which has had 46. Dozens of requests have also been sent to local organiza?tions in Wales，western，northern and central England.
"Street parties are an established(既定的) part of British culture, so they're a great way for people to meet their neighbors and strengthen community relations”，said Chris White，chairman of the LGA's Culture and Tourism Board.
"It's great that we're seeing such community spirit sweeping the nation. And these applica?tions are only for parties which require a road closure，there will be many more celebrations in gardens and homes across the country.”
In order to help,some governments have stated that they won't charge the usual fee to close roads while others are offering party packs for organizers, with free flags.
"The eyes of the world will be on William and Kate on April 29 and I am sure that many Britons will use the excuse to celebrate，”said Claudia Joseph，author of "Kate：the Making of a Princess".
"After all it is a public holiday―and everybody loves a party.”
One company that could be benefiting from the interest in street parties is the firm founded by Middleton's mother Carol.
Party Pieces are offering a "Best of British" range with all the accessories(附件) to hold a traditional street party,with plates, cups,flags,hats and a host of other items featuring(以.......
为特色) the British "Union Jack" flag.
( ) 1. The author wrote the passage to .
A. attract more tourists to Britain
B. tell about the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton
C. tell about Britain's plan to hold street parties during the wedding
D. attract people to the wedding
( ) 2. Requests have been made for .
A. free flags
B. road closures in areas concerned
C. decoration of all streets
D. reports of the wedding
A. street parties have a long history in Britain
B. Britain's Prince will join the public in street parties
C. there will be celebrations only in streets
D. all roads will be closed for street parties
( ) 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The Prince's wedding day will be a public holiday for the British people.
B. There will be a very full program at street parties.
C. Middleton's mother has founded a company to organize some street parties.
D. The book "Kate：the Making of a Princess" was written by Chris White.
2. winning back confidence after the failure, (nothing)
失败之后重获信心是最重要的事情。
5.I would like that the conduct of senior cadres has a great impact on others. (particular)
这里我要特别指出，高级干部能不能以身作则，影响是很大的。
2. The manager said that she would come to the meeting at ten,but so far. (turn)
经理说她十点到会，但到现在还未露面。
2._______________ you are seeking help from others, (wonder)
不知道您是不是在寻求他人的帮助？
9. how large the house measures. (idea)
我不知道那房子量起来有多大。
