Based on new analysis, we are rapidly approaching major climate change and the effects on society and the environment could be quite severe. Geographers predict that within the next eighty years, current world climate zones could shift and some could completely disappear. Polar regions will get colder while tropical regions will get even hotter, forcing animals to migrate (迁徙) north.

Climate changes like these could lead to the spread of diseases. Tropical storms and hurricanes will not only increase but may also become more intense. If the changes come too quickly, animal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could disappear.

According to Science Daily, a new study predicts that by the year 2100, many of today’s familiar climates will be replaced by climates unknown in today’s world. It is urgent that we reduce the risks of these far-reaching consequences for the whole world. The planet itself has been showing signs of change. In 2004, a serious tsunami created by a major earthquake killed thousands in Sumatra and in 2008, thousands died in China because of another severe earthquake. Egypt was hit in 2009 with a major earthquake and Haiti was devastated in 2010 by yet another massive earthquake.

Within just the last few months, new reports from around the world have been coming in and most agree that our climate situation is much worse than previously thought. At this point, it doesn’t matter what is causing it, but rather, what can be done about it. What’s more, our world is getting more and more unstable every year. There is war and threat of war everywhere. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and serious.

However, other planets are experiencing global warming as well as our own and some scientists believe there may be some connection between this. No one knows anything for sure at this point because there is simply not enough data.

1.What is the major function of paragraph 1?

A. To arouse the reader’s concern.

B. To introduce the theme of the whole passage.

C. To summarize the whole passage.

D. To state how climate changes.

2.What is the author’s purpose in using the examples of earthquakes?

A. To show major changes are taking place on the planet.

B. To remind people to prevent future earthquakes.

C. To show the damage earthquakes caused.

D. To tell us more earthquakes will happen in the future.

3.Which of the following is NOT true of climate changes’ effects ?

A. Animal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could disappear.

B. It could lead to the spread of diseases.

C. Current world climate zones could shift and completely disappear.

D. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and serious.

4.What can be inferred from the Passage?

A. Animals and plants won’t die out as long as climate changes slowly.

B. There’s enough data for us to predict the future of climate change.

C. The world is getting more unstable because of animal migration.

D. The earth is not the only planet that is experiencing climate change.

Your body, which has close relations with the food you eat, is the most important thing you own, so it needs proper treatment and proper nourishment(营养). The old saying “An_apple_a_day_keeps_the_doctor_away.” is not as silly as some people think. The body needs fruit and vegetables because they contain vitamin C. Many people take extra vitamins in pill form(丸剂), believing that these will make them healthy. But a good diet is made up of nourishing(有营养的) food and this gives all the vitamins you need. The body doesn't need or use extra vitamins, so why waste money on them?

In the modern western world, many people are too busy to bother about eating properly. They throw away the good habits and throw anything into their stomachs, eating hurriedly and carelessly. The list of illnesses caused or made worse by bad eating habits is frightening.

Chinese diet is generally considered to be the healthiest in the world. It contains balanced nutrients as well as fibers. It's not right to eat too full or take in too much fat, salt or sugar. Remember: Healthy diet combined with regular exercise is the recipe for a happy life.

1.From the first sentence we know that ________.

A. all kinds of food you eat can be made into nourishment

B. your body is made up of the food you eat.

C. what you eat has great effect on your health

D. the more you eat, the better you will feel

2.How do you understand the old saying underlined in the passage?

A. Eating apples regularly does good to our health.

B. Doctors are no longer necessary if we eat an apple every day.

C. The apple is the best among all kinds of fruits.

D. An apple is a good way to cure illnesses.

3.In modern western countries, ________.

A. people don't want to pay more attention to their eating

B. lots of people's illnesses are caused or made worse by bad eating habits

C. people throw everything into their stomachs without digestion(消化)

D. people are only too busy to cook meals for themselves

4.If we want to keep healthy, we should ________.

A. only eat an apple a day

B. have balanced food and work out regularly

C. take as many vitamin pills as possible

D. throw everything into our stomachs slowly and carefully

HOLIDAY FUN AT THE POWERHOUSE

500 HARRIS STREET ULTIMO·TELEPHONE (02) 9217 0111

Join in the holiday fun at the Powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition,Evolution & Revolution:Chinese dress 1700s to now.DON’T FORGET our other special event,the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus(马戏团)!150 years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!

◆Chinese Folk Dancing:Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney.Dances include:the Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance.A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperor’s court dance.Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances.

Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall,at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm.

◆Australian Chinese Children’s Arts Theatre:Wellknown children’s play experts from Shanghai lead this dynamic youth group.Performances include Chinese fairy tales and plays.

Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall,at 11:30 am & 1:30 pm.

◆Chinese Youth League:A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances,and a musician playing Er Hu.

Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall,11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

◆Kids Activity:Make a Paper Horse:Young children make a paper horse cut?out.(The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting,indicating a kind of advancement.)Suitable for ages 8~12 years.

Saturday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall,12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

◆Club Med Circus School:Learn circus skills,including the trapeze,trampolining and magic.Not only for children over 5.There are 40 places available in each 1 hour session and these must be booked at the front desk,level 4,on the day.

Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 July at 11:30 am & 1:00 pm.

Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse.Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16 years at the one address.

Members receive Powerline,our monthly magazine,discounts in the shops and the restaurants,as well as free admission to the Museum.All this for as little as 50.00 a year!Call (02) 9217 0600 for more details.

1.When can you watch the Chinese drum dance?

A. On July 2. B. On July 3.

C. On July 6. D. On July 8.

2.To learn the magic tricks,you can go to .

A. Kids Activity

B. Chinese Youth League

C. Club Med Circus School

D. Children’s Arts Theatre

3.What is required if you want to enjoy free visits to the Museum?

A. Calling (02) 9217 0600.

B. Gaining family membership.

C. Coming for the holiday fun.

D. Paying Powerline 50.00 a year.

4.What is the main purpose of the text?

A. To attract visitors.

B. To present schedules.

C. To report the performances.

D. To teach kids Chinese arts.

It was summer vacation.Our son,Jack,felt free.He____ride his bike,play his drums,or do nothing at all.I let him enjoy this I'm-on-vacation feeling for several days.

But soon,I noticed that____he was enjoying sitting around,weeds were____in the garden,dirty clothes lying here and there and paint coming off in the old farmhouse.So I said to Jack,"I would like you to____at least two hours a day during summer vacation."

"What?"Jack asked,____."We need your help and we'll____you,"I went on.The boy got quite____and cried, "I'm only a kid!""You'll____have plenty of time to play.Two hours a day isn't too much to____of a 12-year-old."I pointed out.

____,the work became part of Jack's daily routine.Halfway through the summer,the $1 and $5 bills began to ____in his drawer.One day he came to me."Mum,do you have any more work I can do today?"he asked."____?"I was surprised."I____if I work extra,I might be able to buy a new____by the end of the summer,"he explained.

Over the next several weeks,Jack____more and more his free time doing jobs for me.Although August was so hot,there was a light on his face as he worked with his____in his mind.

One day I went out to____his progress and praised him for the nice job he was doing the old farmhouse____ a beautiful view at the hand of Jack."Yeah,this place is starting to look good after all."He said____,as sweat dripped from his dirty face.

____unexpected did happen to Jack.His work had given him something much more precious than that new drum.

1.A. must B. should C. could D. need

2.A. though B. while C. because D. if

3.A. growing B. dying C. dancing D. sleeping

4.A. paint B. study C. rest D. work

5.A. disbelieving B. amazed C. understanding D. satisfied

6.A. thank B. remember C. pay D. support

7.A. interested B. tired C. content D. upset

8.A. ever B. already C. still D. even

9.A. ask B. waste C. offer D. remind

10.A. However B. Otherwise C. Besides D. Then

11.A. break up B. join up C. pack up D. pile up

12.A. What B. When C. Where D. How

13.A. gave out B. watched out C. worked out D. left out

14.A. drum B. bike C. toy D. shirt

15.A. save B. spent C. killed D. stole

16.A. memory B. opinion C. goal D. vacation

17.A. show B. check C. respect D. introduce

18.A. fell into B. turned into C. ran into D. got into

19.A. carefully B. proudly C. shyly D. bravely

20.A. Anything B. Everything C. Nothing D. Something

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