If California were not already so famous for Sillicon Valley(硅谷) and Hollywood, it might be well－known for the groups of water－technology firms in its San Diego County. The reverse－osmosis (RO) spiral module, the technique that supports turning seawater and waste－water into drinkable stuff, began in San Diego in 1964. Today dozens of firms in the area supply many of the world's approximately 13，000 RO plants in places from the Persian Gulf and Israel to Australia and China.

Southern California itself, however, has not so far been a big user of its own technology. This is surprising, given that the whole American south－west faces a water problem. But now as the climate gets warmer and the population increases, there is more agreement that the existing infrastructure, consisting of vast pipes that carry water from the Sacramento Delta in the north and the Colorado River in the east, will not be enough. In places such as San Diego, which has inadequate and salty groundwater and currently imports 90% or its water, the answers must be greater conservation, reusing as much water as possible, and getting most of the rest from the sea.

The first part, conservation, has been widely accepted by the public. San Diego today uses less water with a larger population than it did in 1989, the year water consumption peaked. The second part, water recycling has been a hard sell, because of an unpleasant factor. Americans still use the term “toilet－to－tap” for recycling, even though properly treated waste－water is nowadays completely clean. Singapore made its programme acceptable in part by renaming it as NEWater.

This is where desalination comes in, which means taking the salt out of salt water. A firm called Poseidon Resources is now close to building the biggest desalination plant in America behind a power station by the beach in Carlsbad. The power plant sucks in 304m gallons of seawater a day for cooling, so Poseidon plans to change 104m gallons a day by using the RO spiral module.

Lots of people like the idea. Once fully running in 2015, the plant could produce 10% of the region's water. And there are plans for more desalination plants. Many places would need to take much less water from the endangered Colorado River. But a few people hate it a lot. Joe Geever, an expert in biology, says desalination uses too much energy and that Poseidon plant would kill too much sea life. He understands that there is a role for desalination, he says, but would rather not have it right there, right now, and on this scale.

1.Which of the following is WRONG about the RO spiral module according to the passage?

A. This technology is not widely used in its birthplace.

B. Today there are about 13，000 RO plants in the Persian Gulf, Israel, Australia and China.

C. This technology can be used in desalination plants to make sea water drinkable.

D. It is a promising water treatment technology welcomed by a lot of people.

2.How many solutions to the water problem in San Diego are mentioned in the article?

A. 2.  B. 3.  C. 4.  D. 5.

3.What can we infer from the article?

A. The Colorado River is the main water source for California.

B. Americans still use the term “toilet－to－tap” for recycling water.

C. NEWater serves as a brand for recycled clean water in Singapore.

D. Poseidon Resources stands for the power station by the beach in Carlsbad.

4.What is Joe Geever's attitude toward building a large desalination plant at present?

A. Supportive.  B. Negative.  C. Optimistic.  D. Vague.

IV. Writing 30%

Section A Spelling 10%

Directions: Please use the new words you have learned in unit 4,5 in Module 2 and unit 1in Module 3.

66. A m__________ is a person who performs or writes music, especially as his/her job.

67. He does some part-time jobs to earn e__________ money.

68. Bright colors are a__________ to children.

69. The group of popular singers will give another two p__________ before leaving China.

70. Their diet c_________ a lot of fat in the form of butter, cream, chocolate.

71. Thomas took great pains to save the __________ girl, but didn’t succeed.(快淹死的)

72. He _________ the mistake she had made.(原谅)

73. Without your __________, no one can enter this room. (允许)

74. There was a short and __________ battle between the two army.(激烈的)

75. Children of six, seven years of age were __________ under ground in coal mines.(雇用)

Intensive Courses for Teachers of English

plus Teaching Knowledge Test ( TKT) Preparation

Who is the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) for?

Anglo-Continental has developed 2 to 4 week courses preparing candidates for the University of Cambridge' s TKT to develop the knowledge and teaching skills of people who teach English to primary, secondary and adult learners, and also people who are interested in teaching as a career. This qualification will help you to understand:

different methodologies for teaching

the ' language of teaching'

the ways in which resources can be used

the key aspects of lesson planning

classroom management methods for different needs

Click here to go to the official Cambridge ESOL website for the TKT

http: //www. cambridgeesol, org/exams/teaching-awards/tkt, html

Click here for the TKT Course Schedule 2010

http: //www. anglo-continental, com/elv/uk/forms/TKT/TKT Course 2010. pdf

What does the TKT involve?

The methodology and language awareness lessons cover four TKT modules:

Module 1 -- Language and background to language learning and teaching

Describing language and language skills Using accurate terminology (术语)

Factors affecting how a learner learns

Comparing and evaluating different types of lessons

Module 2 -- Planning lessons and use of resources for language teaching

Planning and preparing a lesson or sequence of lessons

Selection and use of resources and materials

Module 3 -- Managing the teaching and learning process

Teachers' and learners' language in the classroom

Classroom management

TKT KAL Module -- Knowledge about language

Knowledge of the language systems (lexis, phonology, grammar, discourse) needed by teachers for planning and teaching their lessons

Awareness of the language needs of learners and the difficulties involved in learning a second language

Each module consists of 80 objective, multiple choice questions and takes 80 minutes to complete. A successful trainee will receive a University of Cambridge ESOL Certificate stating that he/she has passed the module (s). A University of Cambridge ESOL qualification will improve a teacher' s confidence, personal development and job prospects.

68. Who is the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) for?

A. Candidates for the University of Cambridge's TKT.

B. Students in primary, secondary and universities.

C. Adult learners aiming to teach English abroad.

D. International students studying in Anglo-Continental.

69. Which of the following is excluded in the methodologies of the intensive courses?

A. Teaching how to teach language.                    B. Teaching how to plan lessons.

C. Teaching how to manage classroom.        D. Teaching how to do well in exams.

70. In which module can you learn how to analyze the learning difficulties of non-native learners of English?

A. Module 1.           B. Module 2.                C. Module 3.              D. TKT KAL Module.

71. What can the trainee expect with the University of Cambridge ESOL qualification?

A. He can believe he can do everything.             B. He can find more job opportunities.

C. He can pass the modules more easily.             D. He can pay less money to the courses.

If California were not already so famous for Sillicon Valley(硅谷) and Hollywood, it might be well-known for the groups of water-technology firms in its San Diego County. The reverse-osmosis (RO) spiral module, the technique that supports turning seawater and waste-water into drinkable stuff, began in San Diego in 1964. Today dozens of firms in the area supply many of the world's approximately 13，000 RO plants in places from the Persian Gulf and Israel to Australia and China.
Southern California itself, however, has not so far been a big user of its own technology. This is surprising, given that the whole American south-west faces a water problem. But now as the climate gets warmer and the population increases, there is more agreement that the existing infrastructure, consisting of vast pipes that carry water from the Sacramento Delta in the north and the Colorado River in the east, will not be enough. In places such as San Diego, which has inadequate and salty groundwater and currently imports 90% or its water, the answers must be greater conservation, reusing as much water as possible, and getting most of the rest from the sea.
The first part, conservation, has been widely accepted by the public. San Diego today uses less water with a larger population than it did in 1989, the year water consumption peaked. The second part, water recycling has been a hard sell, because of an unpleasant factor. Americans still use the term “toilet-to-tap” for recycling, even though properly treated waste-water is nowadays completely clean. Singapore made its programme acceptable in part by renaming it as NEWater.
This is where desalination comes in, which means taking the salt out of salt water. A firm called Poseidon Resources is now close to building the biggest desalination plant in America behind a power station by the beach in Carlsbad. The power plant sucks in 304m gallons of seawater a day for cooling, so Poseidon plans to change 104m gallons a day by using the RO spiral module.
Lots of people like the idea. Once fully running in 2015, the plant could produce 10% of the region's water. And there are plans for more desalination plants. Many places would need to take much less water from the endangered Colorado River. But a few people hate it a lot. Joe Geever, an expert in biology, says desalination uses too much energy and that Poseidon plant would kill too much sea life. He understands that there is a role for desalination, he says, but would rather not have it right there, right now, and on this scale.

1. 1.

   Which of the following is WRONG about the RO spiral module according to the passage?

   1. A.
      This technology is not widely used in its birthplace.
   2. B.
      Today there are about 13，000 RO plants in the Persian Gulf, Israel, Australia and China.
   3. C.
      This technology can be used in desalination plants to make sea water drinkable.
   4. D.
      It is a promising water treatment technology welcomed by a lot of people.
2. 2.

   How many solutions to the water problem in San Diego are mentioned in the article?

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

   What can we infer from the article?

   1. A.
      The Colorado River is the main water source for California.
   2. B.
      Americans still use the term “toilet-to-tap” for recycling water.
   3. C.
      NEWater serves as a brand for recycled clean water in Singapore.
   4. D.
      Poseidon Resources stands for the power station by the beach in Carlsbad.
4. 4.

   What is Joe Geever's attitude toward building a large desalination plant at present?

   1. A.
      Supportive.
   2. B.
      Negative.
   3. C.
      Optimistic.
   4. D.
      Vague.