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　　1970 was World Conservation (保护) Year. The United Nations wanted everyone to know the world is in danger. They hoped that governments would act quickly in order to conserve the nature. Here is one example of the problem. At one time there were 1300 different plants,trees and flowers in Holland but now only 866 remain. The others have been destroyed by modem man and his technology. We are changing the earth,the air and water and everything that grows and lives. We can' t live without these things. If we continue like this,we shall destroy ourselves.

　　What will happen in the future? Perhaps it is more important to ask“What must we do now?” The people who will be living in the world of tomorrow are the young of today. A lot of them know that conservation is necessary. Many are helping to save our world.They plant trees,build bridges across rivers in forests,and so on In a small town in the US a large group of girls cleaned the banks of 11 kilometres of theft river.Young people may hear about conservation through a record called “No one's going to change our world.” It was made by the Beaties Richard and other singers. The money from it will help to conserve wild animals.

(1) There axe few plants,trees and flowers in Holland now 

became______.

　　A. there has been a lot of conservation in Holland

　　B.Holland does not need so many plants,trees and flowers

　　C.many plants,trees and flowers do not grow there any more

　　D.some plants,trecs and flowers are dangerous

(2)  We shall destroy ourselves if we don' t change________.

　　A. the United Nations

　　B.modern technology

　　C.our rivers and forests

　　D.the government of Holland

(3) “No one's going to change our world” was________.

A.an important book published in 1970

B.an idea that nobody would accept

C. a record calling all people to conserve nature

D.a rule worked out by the United Nations

(4)  What is the most important thing for us to do to save our world?

A.We should plant more trees and flowers.

B.We should dean the hanks of our rivers.

C.We should know what will happen in the future.

D.We should know what we must do and begin to do now.

(5)  What's the main idea of the passage?

A.1970 was World Conservation Year.

B. The United Nations wanted everyone to know that the world is in anger.

C. Conservation is necessary.

D. It is the young people who are helping to save our world.

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　　1970 was World Conservation (保护) Year. The United Nations wanted everyone to know the world is in danger. They hoped that governments would act quickly in order to conserve the nature. Here is one example of the problem. At one time there were 1300 different plants,trees and flowers in Holland but now only 866 remain. The others have been destroyed by modem man and his technology. We are changing the earth,the air and water and everything that grows and lives. We can' t live without these things. If we continue like this,we shall destroy ourselves.

　　What will happen in the future? Perhaps it is more important to ask“What must we do now?” The people who will be living in the world of tomorrow are the young of today. A lot of them know that conservation is necessary. Many are helping to save our world.They plant trees,build bridges across rivers in forests,and so on In a small town in the US a large group of girls cleaned the banks of 11 kilometres of theft river.Young people may hear about conservation through a record called “No one's going to change our world.” It was made by the Beaties Richard and other singers. The money from it will help to conserve wild animals.

(1) There axe few plants,trees and flowers in Holland now 

became______.

　　A. there has been a lot of conservation in Holland

　　B.Holland does not need so many plants,trees and flowers

　　C.many plants,trees and flowers do not grow there any more

　　D.some plants,trecs and flowers are dangerous

(2)  We shall destroy ourselves if we don' t change________.

　　A. the United Nations

　　B.modern technology

　　C.our rivers and forests

　　D.the government of Holland

(3) “No one's going to change our world” was________.

A.an important book published in 1970

B.an idea that nobody would accept

C. a record calling all people to conserve nature

D.a rule worked out by the United Nations

(4)  What is the most important thing for us to do to save our world?

A.We should plant more trees and flowers.

B.We should dean the hanks of our rivers.

C.We should know what will happen in the future.

D.We should know what we must do and begin to do now.

(5)  What's the main idea of the passage?

A.1970 was World Conservation Year.

B. The United Nations wanted everyone to know that the world is in anger.

C. Conservation is necessary.

D. It is the young people who are helping to save our world.

??Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

9:00—9:45 a.m. Blue Tent

Panelists (成员)：Jami Bernard, David Kamp, Marion Nestle and Peter Singer.

Hosted by Denise Grady, science writer for The New York Times.

How does what we eat not only affect our bodies, but also the world？The food and nutrition experts debate the role that the diet plays in both personal and global health, and present a look at food politics.

??Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game

9:50—10:35 a.m. Blue Tent

Panelists：Christine Brennan, Ira Rosen, Joe Wallace and Joe Drape.

Hosted by William C.Rhoden, sports writer for The New York Times.

Whether catching that key moment of victory or defeat, or covering breaking news, sports writers are anything but audience. Listen as some professionals discuss the special experience in reporting of sports news.

??The Art of the Review

11:15—12:00 a.m. Green Tent

Panelists: John Freeman, Barry Gewen, David Orr, Celia McGee and Jennifer Schuessler.

Hosted by Sam Tanenhaus, editor for The New York Times Book Review.

How much of an effect does the book review have on book sales？Join this group of critics(评论家) as they discuss the reality of book review and bestseller lists, and how they choose books for review.

??New York Writers, New York Stories

3:00—3:45 p.m.Green Tent

Panelists: Cindy Adams, Richard Cohen, Ric Klass and Lauren Redniss.

Hosted by Clyde Haberman, columnist (专栏作家) for the City Section of The New York Times.

Join this inspiring group of New York－centric writers as they talk about why New York is a gold mine of ideas for their work.

If you are free in the afternoon, you can attend_______.

A. The Art of the Review

B. New York Writers, New York Stories

C. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

D. Sports Writing: For the Love of the Game

If you like sports writing, you will most probably _______.

A. go to Blue Tent at 11:15 a.m                   B. enjoy Jami Bernard’s talk

C. listen to Christine Brennan                D. attend the Art of the Review

Sam Tanenhaus is in charge of ________.

A. The Art of the Review

B. Health, Wellness and the Politics of Food

C. New York Writers, New York Stories

D. Sports Writing：For the Love of the Game

All the four activities above _______.

A. are about writing                                    B. will last 45 minutes each

C. can be attended freely                              D. will attract many readers

We can learn from the text that________.

A. sports writers are a type of audience

B. the New York Times is popular

C. Denise Grady will discuss politics

D. book reviews may affect book sales

With the Tesla Roadster and other plug­in (插入式) electric vehicles hitting the road，demand is growing for accessible refueling points to recharge them. Carbon Day Automotive, a Chicago­based company，has now demonstrated a solar­powered recharging point, known as the Solar Plug­In Station，which lets motorists easily charge their cars using electricity that has been produced without any environmental damage.

The Solar Plug­In Station has gone on show in Chicago as part of the city’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games. According to Carbon Day Automotive，the Solar Plug­In Station on show in Chicago is part of the vital infrastructure(基础设施) required for electric vehicles in Chicago and was the focus of a recent visit by the International Olympic Committee.

These solar­powered electricity points will be used daily to fuel the city’s electric vehicles with power from the sun. By producing the electricity from pollution­free solar cell, the CO2 emissions are reduced to zero.

“Solar energy and electric vehicles are a partnership that is one more step to reducing our dependence on foreign oil,” says Richard Lowenthal, CEO of Coulomb Technologies.Coulomb Technologies recently developed the components (部件) required for individual recharging stations，marketed as ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations.Carbon Day Automotive is the Midwest distributor for the ChargePoint stations. The Solar Plug­In Station consists of giant solar panels (电池板) that shade the tiny ChargePoint Networked Charging Station.The solar panel is connected to an underground battery pack，ready for everyday refueling.

“Without these stations it would be like driving around in a traditional car without the availability of gas stations，” says Scott Emalfarb，CEO at Carbon Day.“The day of true plug­in electric vehicles will be here sooner than most people realize and the world needs to be ready to accommodate them.”

1.The Solar Plug­In Station is used as part of the bid to host the Olympics mainly because ________.

A. it’s environmentally friendly                   

B. it makes up for the lack of electricity

C. it’s a new idea and attracts people’s attention   

D. it brings convenience to electric vehicle users

2.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A. to recharge the electric vehicles takes a long time 

B. the Solar Plug­In Station will come into use in 2016

C. the Solar Plug­In Station has gone on show internationally  

D. Chicago is promoting the use of electric vehicles

3.According to the passage，how many of the following statements are TRUE?

a. Tesla Roadster is a kind of plug­in electric vehicle.

b. The Solar Plug­In Station uses solar power to charge all of the cars.

c. Chicago is a city，which is rich in oil.

d. The Solar Plug­In Station consists of underground battery packs.

e. Scott Emalfarb is optimistic about the future of plug­in electric vehicles.

A．2.         B．3.            C．4.               D．5.

4.The passage implies that when the Solar Plug­In Station becomes popular，________.

A. more visitors will come to Chicago              

B. the citizens of Chicago will be able to go to work faster

C. more space for electric vehicles will be needed

D. the cost of electric vehicles will be lower than traditional cars

5.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Chicago Will Soon Be Full of Electric Vehicles      

B. Chicago Calls on People to Buy Electric Vehicles

C. Chicago Fights for Its Bid to Host the 2016 Olympics

D. Chicago Shows Its Solar­powered Recharging Stations

What’s in a name? Well, apparently, our general happiness. Psychologists say that what we are called has a direct connection with our well-being (幸福).

     Those called Judy and Joshua are the happiest, while Lynn or Ben is likely to be the unhappiest, according to research. Psychologist Dr David Holmes found that this might due to the association(联想)that others made with the name. Hearing the name Judy may make them think of actress Judi Dench or TV presenter Judy Finnigan, people who are seen as good natured and happy. On the other hand, people think Paulines are unhappy because of the character Pauline Fowler from the TV programme East Enders. The research claims that this association influences the person with the name and so their personality becomes shaped to fit it. Dr David Holmes said, "This also has some relation with the original meaning of the name. For example, the original meaning of Judy is 'praised’."

     Certain names also work well in certain aspects of life. In the workplace Richard and Judy are happiest, while those called Ruth and Carly are happiest in relationships. At the other end of the scale the unhappiest workers are Stuart and Liz, with the unhappiest in relationships being Frank and Harriet.

       Dr Holmes said, "The relation we have with certain names, particularly important namesakes(同名者), also shapes how we see ourselves and so may have an effect on our confidence. Names are like product brands in having a powerful effect on attitudes and should therefore be chosen with care."

      "Other names are connected with being brave, outgoing or serious. Therefore, many celebrities change their names to ones which reflect these characteristics. This, in turn, influences parents when they choose names for their babies," said Dr Holmes, "however, names connected with ordinary people are seldom chosen for their babies".

1.Which of the following is NOT a reason why Judy is a good name?

2.According to the passage, which of the following names are better?

3.The reason why names should be chosen carefully is that___________.

4.The author may continue the passage with__________.

5.What’s the main idea of this passage?