Vienna——In spite of Iraq’s decision to stop oil deliveries, the 11- nation Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC)will not increase production to make up the shortfall, ministers decided Tuesday in Vienna.

    The 11 oil ministers decided to meet again on July 3 to discuss the effects of the Iraq temporary stop. The organization’s president, Charkid Kheria of Algeria, said after the meeting that stocks were high and prices were stable, so quota increases were not necessary.

    The E.U. Commission has expressed concern about Iraq’s output stop. A speaker said OPEC had to take all possible measures to keep or lower the oil price.

    Saudi Arabia’s Oil Minister Ali Al-Nuaimi had earlier said there would not be any shortfall of oil in the market. The organization had already taken steps to fill the gap, he said. OPEC Secretary General Ali Rodriguez added that the period of Iraq’s output stop was not known, so other exporters were not going to lift quotas yet. If the market was destabilized(使……动摇), a suitable response could be made.

    Iraq on Monday stopped shipments of crude oil to protest against the U.N. Security Council’s decision to extend the oil-for-food programme by only a month, instead of the normal six-month renewal. Just before the Vienna meeting, oil prices had gone up, with a barrel of OPEC crude oil selling for 27.05 dollars, up from 26.81 dollars last Friday. North sea oil was at 29.26 dollars Monday evening.

    OPEC wants the oil price to stay within a margin of 22 to 28 dollars and achieved that with cuts in January and March that reduced 2.5 million barrels per day off quotas(配额).

Iraq made the decision to stop oil deliveries because ___________.

A. oil price is too low in international market.

B. The U.N. Secretary Council has decided to shorten the time of extension of the oil-for-food programme

C. Many oil wells were destroyed during the war in the late 1980s

D. It couldn’t get enough money to develop its economy

The attitude the E.U. Commission took towards Iraq’s output stop is ________.

A. active           B. concerned

C. cold             D. surprised

The underlined words“The organization”here refers to ________.

A. OPEC        B. the E.U. Commission

C. Vienna        D. WTO

The main idea of the passage is ________.

A. the oil prices in the world were stable though Iraq has stopped oil deliveries

B. OPEC has controlled the oil price to stay within a margin of 22 to 28 dollars

C. OPEC will not increase oil production to make up the shortfall that caused by Iraq

D. Oil is connected with people’s daily life

The 11 oil ministers decided to meet on July 3 so that _________.

A. they can persuade Iraq to continue oil production

B. they can have a talk with the U.N. Security Council

C. they can have a discussion about the effects of Iraq’s temporary output stop

D. they can make up their minds to increase oil production

Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often asked.
Perhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup(基因构成)as human beings.What drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival.Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possible.
Nearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for.Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger.With knowledge, we can lessen its effects.
Exploration also allows minerals and other potential (潜在的)resources to be found.Even if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later.Resources may be more than physical possessions.Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through exploration.The techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our lives.We have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systems.Even non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products (副产品)of technological developments in the space industry!
While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us.While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangers.The danger exists, but knowledge can help human being to survive.Without the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not exist.
While Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planets.It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future.
【小题1】Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph1?

A.To express his doubts.B.To compare different ideas.
C.To introduce points for discussion.D.To describe the conditions on Earth.
【小题2】What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph2?
A.Humans are nature-born to do so.B.Humans have the tendency to fight.
C.Humans may find new sources of food.D.Humans don't like to stay in the same place.
【小题3】The underlined word "spin-offs" in Paragraph 4 probably refers to______.
A.survival chancesB.potential resourcesC.unexpected benefitsD.physical possessions
【小题4】What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?
A.Our genetic makeup.B.Resources on the earth.
C.The adaptive ability of humans.D.By-products in space exploration.
【小题5】Which of the statements can best sum up the passage?
A.Space exploration has created many wonders.
B.Space exploration provided the best value for money.
C.Space exploration can benefit science and technology.
D.Space exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.

All people need to sleep. Sleep is a necessary process that promotes proper body functioning and can improve the quality of your life. Not only is the quantity of sleep important, but also the quality of sleep.
Your bedroom should be shaped to your taste and allow you to sleep in a peaceful environment. One of the biggest mistakes people make in their sleep is to use their bedroom for activities other than sleep. If your bedroom also functions as a command station for your life and work, the likelihood(可能性)of your sleeping being poor is rather high. Bedrooms should be designed, decorated and used for sleep mainly.TVs, computers and other things should not be in your bedroom if at all possible.
Establishing regular sleeping and waking times can help improve the quality of your sleep especially for those suffering from sleeplessness. Avoid hot food, caffeine, sugar and alcohol at least 4 to 6 hours before your sleep time.Develop a regular exercise program.Proper exercise and nutrition will help improve sleeping patterns. However, avoid exercising 2 hours before sleeping, since this may stimulate(刺激)your body and make sleeping more difficult.
Establish a pre-bedtime rule that will help you focus on sleep. You can try meditation (沉思), reading or deep breathing and relaxation. Your bedtime rule should be yours. Do not worry about it fitting into a specific category(种类).Do what is best for you.
Things such as room temperature, noise and light levels and even your bed mattress(垫子) can have a lot of effect on the quality of sleep that you experience. Block out distracting(使人分心的) noises and lights. You are in your bedroom to sleep and not be distracted by environmental interferences (干扰).
【小题1】Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A.How to Improve Sleep Quality?B.What Is the Process of Sleep?
C.Where Should We Sleep?D.How to Deal with Sleep Problems?
【小题2】According to the author,      __  .
A.the bedroom has many functions than expected
B.computers can make people sleep fast
C.the bedroom is better used only for sleep
D.amusements are forbidden in the bedroom by law
【小题3】If you have sleep problems,     __   .
A.a well-decorated bedroom is important to you
B.you’d better have steady sleeping and waking time
C.cold food and sugar are good for you
D.you need proper exercise just before sleep
【小题4】The main idea of the last paragraph is    ___    .
A.a good sleep environment contributes to good sleep
B.blinding lights can make for a good sleep
C.bed mattress plays a key part in sleep
D.distracted people are sleepless

 All people need to sleep. Sleep is a necessary process that promotes proper body functioning and can improve the quality of your life. Not only is the quantity of sleep important, but also the quality of sleep.

Your bedroom should be shaped to your taste and to allow you to sleep in a peaceful environment. One of the biggest mistakes people make in their sleep is to use their bedroom for activities other than sleep. If your bedroom also functions as a command station for your life and work, the likelihood of your sleeping being poor is rather high. Bedrooms should be designed, decorated and used for mainly sleep. TVs, computers and other things should not be in your bedroom if at all possible.

Establishing regular sleeping and waking times can help improve the quality of your sleep especially for those suffering from sleeplessness. Avoid hot food, caffeine, sugar and alcohol at least 4 to 6 hours before your sleep time. Develop a regular exercise program. Proper exercise and nutrition will help improve sleeping patterns. However, avoid exercising 2 hours before sleeping, since this may stimulate your body and make sleeping more difficult.

Establish a pre-bedtime rule that will help focus you on sleep. You can try meditation(沉思),reading or deep breathing and relaxation. Your bedtime rule should be yours. Do not worry about it fitting into a specific category. Do what is the best for you.

Things such as room temperature, noise and light levels and even your bed mattress can have a lot of effect on the quality of sleep that you experience. Block out distracting noises and lights. You are in your bedroom to sleep and not be distracted by environmental interferences(干扰).

1. According to the author, ________.

A.the bedroom has many functions than expected

B.the bedroom is better used for sleep

C.computers can make people sleep fast

D.amusements are forbidden in the bedroom by law

2.If you have sleep problems, __________.

A.a well- designed bedroom is important to you

B.you’d better have steady sleeping and waking time

C.cold food and sugar are good for you

D.you need proper exercise and nutrition

3.The following sentences are true EXCEPT ______.

A.Alcohol can produce troubled sleep.

B.Anytime taking exercises does good to sleep

C.What nourishes the body can improve sleeping patterns

D.taking a deep breath can calm you down

4.The main idea of the last paragraph is _______.

A.a good sleep environment contributes to good sleep.

B.blinding lights can make for a good sleep.

C.bed mattress plays a key part in sleep.

D.distracted people are sleepless.

 

What is TOVIAZ?

TOVIAZ is a medicine used in adults to treat the symptoms of a condition called overactive bladder(膀胱).

Who is TOVIAZ for?

Adults 18 years older with symptoms of overactive bladder.

Don’t take TOVIAZ if you:

★ Your stomach empties slowly.

★ Have eye problems.

★ Are allergic to any ingredients of TOVIAZ.

Possible side effects of TOVIAZ

★ Dry mouth.

★ Constipation

★ Dry eyes.

★ Trouble empting the bladder

These aren’t all possible side effects of TOVIAZ. For a complete list, ask your doctor.

How to take TOVIAZ:

★ Your doctor may give you the lower 4mg dose of TOVIAZ if you have severe kidney problem.

★ Take TOVIAZ with liquid and swallow the tablet whole. Do not chew, divide or crush the tablet.

★ You can take TOVIAZ with or without food.

★ If you miss a dose of TOVIAZ, start taking it again the next day.

Things you should keep in mind when taking TOVIAZ:

★ Decreased sweating and severe heat illness can occur when medicines such as TOVIAZ are used in hot environments.

★ Drinking alcohol while taking TOVIAZ may cause increased sleepiness.

1.

What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To show the importance of taking proper medicine.

B.To present a report on a scientific research.

C.To give information about a kind of medicine.

D.To teach patients ways of recovery from illness.

2.

The main function of TOVIAZ is to treat__________.

A.kidney problem

B.stomach problem

C.dry mouth or eyes

D.overactive bladder

3.

What can be inferred from the passage?

A.There are only four possible side effects of TOVIAZ.

B.It’s suggested that TOVIAZ be used for adults 18 years older.

C.Don’t take TOVIAZ if you are allergic to its ingredient.

D.You may feel excited while eating TOVIAZ with alcohol.

4.

Which of the statements about taking TOVIAZ is TRUE?

A.If you miss a dose of, do take it right away on the same day.

B.It’s OK to take it with food or without food.

C.Chew the tablet well before you swallow it.

D.Use TOVIAZ in hot environment to cure heat illness.

 

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