Many famous museums throughout the world can offer you good chances to admire art. Washington, D.C has the National Gallery of Art，Paris has the Louver, London, the British Museum. Florida International University(FIU) in Miami also shows art for people to see. And it does so without a building, or even a wall for its drawings and paintings.
FIU has opened what it says is the first computer art museum in the United States. You don’t have to visit the University to see the art. What you need is just a computer linked to a telephone. That’s enough.
You can call the telephone number of a University computer and connect your own computer to it. All of the art is stored in the school computer. It is computer art, produced electronically by artists on their own computers. In only a few minutes, your computer can receive and copy all the pictures and drawings.
Robert Shostak is director of the new computer museum. He says he started the museum because computer artists had no place to show their work.
A computer artist could only record his pictures electronically and send the records, or floppy discs, to others to see on their computers. He could also put his pictures on paper. But to print good pictures on paper, the computer artist will have  to need a very expensive laser printer.
Robert Shostak says the electronic museum is mostly for art or computer students at schools and universities. Many of the pictures in the museum are made by students. Mr Shostak said the FIU museum will make computer art more fun for computer artists because more people can see it. He says artists enjoy their work much more if they have an audience. And the great number of home computers in America could mean a huge audience for the electronic museum

  1. 1.

    The main purpose of this text is to give information about____________

    1. A.
      famous museums throughout the world
    2. B.
      an electronic art museum in Miami, U.S.A
    3. C.
      art exhibitions in Florida International University
    4. D.
      the latest development in computer art in the USA
  2. 2.

    To see the art in FIU museum, which of the following should you have at first?

    1. A.
      some records or floppy discs
    2. B.
      a computer and a printer
    3. C.
      your own pictures and drawings
    4. D.
      a computer connected by telephone line
  3. 3.

    _________ are stored in the electronic museum in FIU

    1. A.
      Paintings drawn by computer
    2. B.
      Different styles of paintings
    3. C.
      Some very traditional paintings
    4. D.
      Drawings done by students of FIU
  4. 4.

    The museum was started when ___________

    1. A.
      FIU wanted to encourage computer scientists
    2. B.
      Robert Shostak decided to help computer artists
    3. C.
      art students needed a place to show their works
    4. D.
      computer scientists wanted to do something about art
  5. 5.

    The words “an audience” in the last paragraph refers to ___________

    1. A.
      art students
    2. B.
      computer owners
    3. C.
      exhibits in the museum
    4. D.
      those who will enjoy art

China needs to set absolute restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions(释放) if it is to fulfill its aim to set up a carbon market over the next five years, a cabinet office think tank said in a paper.
“It is only under an absolute emissions cap that carbon emission permits will become a scarce resource and possess the qualities of a commodity,” the State Council?s Development and Research Center said in a paper in Seeking Truth, a magazine published by the ruling party.
China has traditionally baulked(犹豫) at the idea of emissions caps either on a regional basis or for industrial sectors, invoking a key Kyoto protocol principle that puts most of the burden of cutting green-house gases on developed countries.
China, the world ‘s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, has also been under external pressure to make stronger commitments in the battle against global warming .The country has been the biggest beneficiary(受益人) of the Clean Development Mechanism, a UN-backed scheme that allows industrialized countries to meet their CO2 reduction targets by purchasing certified emission reductions or CERs from low-carbon projects launched in developing nations.
However, the European Union, the biggest buyer of CERs, has said it will not accept CERs generated by Chinese projects once the first phase of its Emissions Trading Scheme ends in 2012, though projects already registered will remain valid

  1. 1.

    What does China hope to do in the next five years?

    1. A.
      to cut its emissions by 45%
    2. B.
      to set up a carbon market
    3. C.
      to have lower emissions than other countries
    4. D.
      to increase both emissions and production
  2. 2.

    China agreeing to limit emissions now because______

    1. A.
      they care about the environment
    2. B.
      emissions harm people’s health
    3. C.
      of pressure from other countries
    4. D.
      they want more profit for their factories
  3. 3.

    How does the CER scheme work?

    1. A.
      Countries can buy the right to produce as much carbon emissions as they like
    2. B.
      All countries are required to set a carbon emissions cap and can then get certificates on how developed their environmental programme is
    3. C.
      Developed countries are allowed to produce more emissions than industrial countries
    4. D.
      Developed countries can buy the right to produce more carbon emissions from developing countries that produce less
  4. 4.

    What is the main idea of this passage?

    1. A.
      Air pollution is still increasing the problem of climate change all over the world
    2. B.
      China is still resisting cutting emissions as it is necessary for the manufacturing industry
    3. C.
      China believes that it is free from meeting international standards on emissions
    4. D.
      China will need to cut its emissions in the near future in order to keep up with the international community

One Sunday, my family had gathered at my parents’ house to feast upon Mom’s wonderful cooking. During the normal dinner chatter (闲聊), I noticed that my father was slurring (说话含混) his words. No one mentioned this during dinner, but I felt compelled to discuss it with my mother afterward.
We decided that there was something seriously wrong and that Dad needed to see the doctor.
Mom phoned me two days later. “The doctor found a brain tumor (肿瘤). It’s too large at this point to operate. Maybe they can do something then, but the odds are long.”
Even with the treatment, my father’s condition worsened, and the doctor finally informed us that this condition was terminal (晚期的). During one of his stays in the hospital, we brought our baby daughter Chelsey with us when we visited him. By this time he had great difficulty speaking. I finally figured out that he wanted Chelsey to sit on his stomach so he could make faces at her.
Watching the two of them together, I realized I was living an experience that would stay with me forever. Though grateful for the times they could share, I couldn’t shake the feeling of a clock ticking in the background.?
On the visit to my parents’ home during what we all know was my father’s last days, my mother took Chelsey from my arms and announced, “Your father would like to see you alone for a minute.”
I entered the bedroom where my father lay on a rented hospital bed. He appeared even weaker than the day before.
“How are you feeling, Dad?” I asked. “Can I do anything for you?”
He tried to speak, but he couldn’t make out a word.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t understand you,” I said.
With great difficulty he said, “I love you.”
We don’t learn courage from heroes on the evening news. We learn true courage from watching ordinary people rise above hopeless situations. In many ways my father was a strict, uncommunicative man. He found it difficult to show emotion. The bravest thing I ever saw him do was overcome that barrier to open his heart to his son and family at the end of his life

  1. 1.

    Which of the following statements is TRUE?

    1. A.
      The writer accompanied his father to a medical examination
    2. B.
      The writer’s father got worse after the removal of the brain tumor
    3. C.
      The writer was quick to notice the strange condition of his father
    4. D.
      The writer’s father had known about his illness before the writer discovered it
  2. 2.

    What does the underlined sentence “the odds are long” mean?

    1. A.
      There’s little possibility for Father to recover
    2. B.
      It takes a long time for Father to recover
    3. C.
      Father needs love and care from his family
    4. D.
      They need a proper time to operate on Father
  3. 3.

    The father had never said “I love you” to the writer before because ________

    1. A.
      he believed in strictness and punishment
    2. B.
      he was not so attached to the writer
    3. C.
      he thought there was no need to tell the writer
    4. D.
      he was not used to openly showing his emotions
  4. 4.

    What does the writer attempt to tell us?

    1. A.
      We don’t often value health until we lose it
    2. B.
      Don’t wait to see a doctor till it is too late
    3. C.
      Life is short, so live your life to the fullest
    4. D.
      Bravely express your love for your family

It is football time again．Currently, the qualifying rounds are being played to decide which countries will send teams to the next World Cup．Some Soccer is becoming more and more popular on a worldwide scale and these qualifying legs are causing much excitement．
The game is popular at club level as well．Many fans go every week to support their teams, whether the event is a home or away one, hoping to get a result．They all hope an attacking game, with a lot of goals being scored．Obviously, they do not want to see a boring, defensive match where the players are aimlessly passing the ball to each other．
Sadly, not all the action always takes place on the ground．All too frequently, there is action in the stands, too．Football supporters, most of whom declare their loyalty , by wearing their team colors, in the form of shirts, are not known for their quiet behavior．They are often very noisy, shouting noisy encouragement to their team and singing deafening songs．
There is much rivalry between supporters．Mostly, this is good-natured, but trouble can easily arise．Fans get angry if they feel that a referee has made a wrong decision, perhaps giving one of their team a red or yellow card unfairly, or perhaps failing to notice a foul committed by a member of the other team．
When trouble breaks out in a football crowd, it can be difficult to control．Stadium officials often seat the opposing fans in separate parts of the ground as a precaution against fighting． However, preventing trouble is more difficult outside the ground．In the worst cases, riot （暴乱）police have to be called in．
Unfortunately, there are some fans who enjoy this violent aspect of football．These football hooligans （流氓） really enjoy a running battle with the police, and call up other people to throw stones and bottles at them．They regard football not only as a sport, but as an excuse for trouble makings．Inevitably, their behavior spoils the reputation of the game．

  1. 1.

    The qualifying rounds are played to ______．

    1. A.
      make the game more exciting
    2. B.
      attract soccer fans at club level
    3. C.
      raise funds for the organization
    4. D.
      select the teams for the next rounds
  2. 2.

    What do football fans hope to see?

    1. A.
      A home game．
    2. B.
      A defensive game．
    3. C.
      An exciting game．
    4. D.
      An evenly matched game．
  3. 3.

    Riot police are called in ______．

    1. A.
      to stop lighting occurring outside the ground
    2. B.
      to separate the opposing fans inside the ground
    3. C.
      as a precaution against trouble inside the ground
    4. D.
      as a precaution against lighting outside the ground
  4. 4.

    It is implied in the last paragraph that ______．

    1. A.
      football has a poor reputation
    2. B.
      football hooligans are crazy about the games
    3. C.
      football fans enjoy spoiling games
    4. D.
      football can be an excuse for troublemaking

Getting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good thing. However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt.
In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block out disease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French king had closed the bath houses in his kingdom. So did the king of England in 1546. Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor in Europe lived with dirt in a friendly way. Henry IV, king of France, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had taken a bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease, the nobleman should not go out.
Though the belief in the merit of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbor ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health. Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing disease. Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War II. Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea: clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far?
Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays. Many first-time parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease. On the contrary, Mary Ruebush, an American immunologist (免疫学家)， encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system. And the latter position is gaining some ground

  1. 1.

    The kings of France and England in the 16th century closed bath houses because________

    1. A.
      they lived healthily in a dirty environment
    2. B.
      they thought bath houses were too dirty to stay in
    3. C.
      they believed disease could be spread in public baths
    4. D.
      they considered bathing as the cause of skin disease
  2. 2.

    Which of the following best describes Henry IV’ s attitude to bathing?

    1. A.
      Afraid
    2. B.
      Curious
    3. C.
      Approving
    4. D.
      Uninterested
  3. 3.

    How does the passage mainly develop?

    1. A.
      By providing examples
    2. B.
      By making comparisons
    3. C.
      By following the order of time
    4. D.
      By following the order of importance
  4. 4.

    What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

    1. A.
      To stress the role of dirt
    2. B.
      To introduce the history of dirt
    3. C.
      To call attention to the danger of dirt
    4. D.
      To present the change of views on dirt


( TV programmes in Beijing Sunday, May 26,2002   CCTV )

  1. 1.

    If an Englishman wants to know about what’s happening in China, but he doesn’t know any Chinese, he may watch TV at ________．

    1. A.
      19:00 on CCTV—1 Channel 2
    2. B.
      20:05 on CCTV—1 Channel 2
    3. C.
      22:00 on CCTV—2 Channel 8
    4. D.
      21:30 on CCTV—2 Channel 8
  2. 2.

    If you are interested in football games, which of the following programs will you choose first？

    1. A.
      China Sports Report
    2. B.
      Special Sports
    3. C.
      Today’s Focus
    4. D.
      China Music TV
  3. 3.

    If you are going to Guangzhou by plane from Chongqing Airport, you’d better pay attention to the programme ________．

    1. A.
      Weather Report
    2. B.
      World-famous Cities
    3. C.
      Economy 30 Minutes
    4. D.
      The Story of Earth

The blue eyes that looked at him from outside the door were like the light through a maginifying glass (放大镜) when it is at its brightest and smallest, when paper and leaves begin to smoke.
"Hey . "  said the man in the door.  " Remember me? "
" Yes. "  the boy said. whispering.  "Rick. "
He felt so surprised to see Rick. All of Rick seemed to be shown in the eyes. With a strong feeling that ought to have hurt him.
" You knew me."  Rick said.  " You hadn't forgotten. "
" You're--just the same. " the boy said. and felt much thankful.
He seemed even to be wearing the same clothes, the same blue shirt and grey trousers. He was thin, but he was built to be lean; and he was still, or again. sunburnt. After everything, the slow white smile still showed the slight feeling of happiness.
" Let's look at you." Rick said, dropping into a chair. Then slowly he felt more at home, and he became once more just Rick as if nothing had happened. There were lines about his eyes. and deeper lines on his cheeks. but he looked like-just Rick, lined by sunfight and smiling.
" When I look at you." he said,  " You make me think about me, for we look like each other. "
" Yes, " said the boy, eagerly,  " they all think we both look like my grandfather. "

  1. 1.

    On his return. Rick______.

    1. A.
      had not changed much
    2. B.
      looked very old
    3. C.
      was much thinner than before
    4. D.
      was wearing different clothes
  2. 2.

    Rick and the boy are probably______.

    1. A.
      brothers
    2. B.
      related
    3. C.
      friends
    4. D.
      neighbours
  3. 3.

    You could describe Rick as______.

    1. A.
      old and friendly
    2. B.
      old and nervous
    3. C.
      thin and nervous
    4. D.
      thin and friendly
  4. 4.

    From the passage we can tell that the boy______.

    1. A.
      was worried that Rick had forgotten him
    2. B.
      was proud of what Rick had done
    3. C.
      was pleased to see Rick
    4. D.
      wondered where Rick had been
  5. 5.

    Rick and the boy______.

    1. A.
      had similar personalities
    2. B.
      cared about each other
    3. C.
      had lived in the same house
    4. D.
      felt their friendship had changed

This Christmas, maybe different from previous years, a strong desire drives me to make my own Christmas gifts. Honestly speaking, I’ve promised myself this more than once. As a crafter (工匠), I’ve frequently thought I am supposed to turn it into action. However, this year I really plan to stick to it. It’s partly because I run short of money. More importantly, I’ve recently returned from an inspiring trip around Britain, collecting some information about crafting for BBC’s Newsnight.
Actually I planned the trip couples of months ago. The idea of traveling the country — making things as I went, meeting artists and craftspeople — sounded perfect to spend the summer. I’d pack a tent and a sewing machine and I’d set off. But by the time I determined my plans and hit the road, leaves made a sighing sound under foot. It seemed crazy to camp with winter on the way; Luckily, Newsnight viewers offered me accommodations in return for help with a craft task.
My tasks ranged from sewing worn-out clothes to making trousers. Textile students in Harpenden offered to pay for my petrol in return for a talk about hats. In Derby, Amy needed help to change an old pair of curtains.
I was really struck by people’s increasing enthusiasm for making things. When I asked some people if they could sew, only a few raised their hands. But when I asked who wanted to learn, nearly everyone responded positively, hoping to learn something practical.
Craft is definitely popular at the moment. But besides fashion, we’re learning to appreciate effort and quality again. Perhaps once people rediscover the pleasure to be gained from making something unique, it may stick.
Sue is director of quilts at the V&A, where next spring she’ll be putting on the museum’s first major quilting exhibition. Sue believes the return to crafting is related to how we rethink ourselves. “People, especially women, are beginning to think about the way they live their lives. It’s 40 years since the first women’s liberation(解放) conference was held in Oxford. Since then we’ve been in the workplace, and we’ve had the opportunity of choice. Now we’re carefully choosing to go back into the home.”
Whether you agree with that or not, there’s something about Christmas that brings out the artistic flavor(气息) in everyone. Whether it’s baking bread or pies or decorating the halls or rooms, we’re all prepared to have a try at any time. So if you fancy having a different and joyful party or holiday and making a few presents, try these really simple ideas, each inspired by my recent journey there. They make small and interesting gifts, and take no longer than 30 minutes each. Enjoy Christmas songs and settle down with a cup of hot cocoa, and the cold is gone. You’ll save yourself a small quantity of money and spread a little bit of love, too!

  1. 1.

    Why did the author promise to make herself a Christmas gift this year?

    1. A.
      She wanted to enjoy a different Christmas
    2. B.
      She wanted to make more money
    3. C.
      She was inspired by her trip for a BBC TV program
    4. D.
      She hoped to present herself with a surprise
  2. 2.

    The author had her plans carried out and set out for Britain in ______

    1. A.
      spring
    2. B.
      summer
    3. C.
      fall
    4. D.
      winter
  3. 3.

    What happened during the author’s trip to Britain?

    1. A.
      She met many artists and craftspeople on her way to Britain
    2. B.
      She spent a whole summer in Britain making crafts
    3. C.
      She was asked to sew clothes, and curtains and made much money
    4. D.
      Many people showed great interest in making things themselves
  4. 4.

    According to the passage, people learn to ______ through crafting

    1. A.
      be grateful to what they have gained
    2. B.
      keep up with fashion
    3. C.
      stick to something interesting
    4. D.
      know more information about craft
  5. 5.

    What is the author’s opinion on homemade Christmas presents?

    1. A.
      Making Christmas presents can only convey a bit of your love
    2. B.
      People can find their artistic talent in making Christmas presents
    3. C.
      A cup of hot cocoa can inspire you to make a creative present
    4. D.
      It would take a long time to prepare a homemade Christmas present

About ten men in every hundred suffer from color blindness in some way. Women are luckier，only about one in two hundred is affected in this matter. Perhaps, after all, it is safer to be driven by a woman.
There are different forms of color blindness. In some cases a man may not be able to see deep red. He may think that red, orange and yellow are all shades of green. Sometimes a person cannot tell the difference between blue and green. In rare cases an unlucky man see everything in shades of green—a strange world indeed.
Color blindness in human beings is a strange thing to explain. In a single eye there are millions of very small things called "cones". These help us to see in a bright and tell difference between colors. There are also millions of "rods ", but these are used for seeing when it is nearly dark. They show us shape but no color.    Some insects have favorite colors. Mosquitoes(蚊子) like blue but do not like yellow. A red light will not attract insects, but a blue lamp will. In a similar way human being also have favorite colors. Yet we are lucky. With the aid of the cones in our eyes we can see many beautiful colors by day, and with the aid of the rods we can see shapes at night, One day we may even learn more about the invisible colors around us

  1. 1.

    According to the passage, with the help of the "cones", we can______.

    1. A.
      tell different colours
    2. B.
      see in a weak light
    3. C.
      tell different shapes
    4. D.
      tell orange from yellow
  2. 2.

    Why do some people say it is safer to be driven by women?

    1. A.
      Women are more careful
    2. B.
      There are fewer color-blind women
    3. C.
      Women are fonder of driving than men
    4. D.
      Women are weaker but quicker in thinking
  3. 3.

    Which of the statements about the color-blind is true?

    1. A.
      Not all of them have the same problem in recognizing colors
    2. B.
      None of them can see deep red
    3. C.
      None of them can tell the difference between blue and green
    4. D.
      All of them see everything in shades of green
  4. 4.

    We can attract and kill mosquitoes by using a______.

    1. A.
      red light
    2. B.
      yellow light
    3. C.
      blue light
    4. D.
      green light

“I stepped out and was flabbergasted,” local journalist Bahram Baloch told the BBC. “I could see this gray, dome-shaped (圆顶形的) body in the distance, like a giant whale swimming near the surface. Hundreds of people had gathered to watch it in disbelief.”
This island has become a global curiosity. How was it formed in just a few minutes?
As you might already know, many islands in the sea are formed by volcanoes. There are numerous volcanoes under the sea. As the hot lava erupts and cools down, it piles up and forms the shape of a mountain. When the mountain “grows” to higher than the sea level, the part that’s above the water is what we call an “island”.
This is how the island was formed after the Pakistan earthquake, except that instead of a regular volcano, it was a “mud volcano” that brought about this island. Lava is not the only thing that’s locked under the Earth’s crust — there is also gas. When an earthquake happens and breaks part of the crust, the gas is released at an extremely high speed, pushing mud up to the surface, according to National Geographic.
But only earthquakes that are extremely powerful can cause mud volcanoes to push up enough mud to produce islands — and this 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Pakistan was strong enough. The island is about 20 meters high, up to about 90 meters wide and 30 meters long, nearly the size of a soccer field.
In fact, mud volcano islands aren’t new. This is the fourth island of this kind in the region since 1945. But those islands usually didn’t last long.
“It will probably be gone within a couple of months,” said Bill Barnhart, a researcher with the US Geological Survey. After all, “it’s just a big pile of mud that was on the seafloor that got pushed up”

  1. 1.

    What is the article mainly about?

    1. A.
      The disastrous effects of coastal earthquakes
    2. B.
      The difference between mud volcanoes and regular volcanoes
    3. C.
      How islands are formed by mud volcanoes
    4. D.
      The great natural wonders of Pakistan
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “flabbergasted” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

    1. A.
      surprised
    2. B.
      disappointed
    3. C.
      worried
    4. D.
      curious
  3. 3.

    We can infer from the article that ______.

    1. A.
      the new island near the coast of Pakistan actually took a few months to form
    2. B.
      scientists still know little about different types of volcanoes
    3. C.
      another earthquake is likely to happen in Pakistan within a couple of months
    4. D.
      not all volcanoes change the geological appearance of the Earth
  4. 4.

    According to the article, islands formed by mud volcanoes ______.

    1. A.
      are quite difficult to locate
    2. B.
      usually disappear after a short period of time
    3. C.
      are formed by hot lava from volcanoes
    4. D.
      used to be part of the Earth’s crust
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