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LONDON (Reuters) —Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-yearold computer technician will spend the extra money at the su permarket to buy organic food.
“Organic produce is always better,” Gold saiD．“The food is free of pesticides (农药), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally (本地) grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty. ” Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Brit ain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences—but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported(进口) to meet growing demanD．“The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market,” said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.
1.More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because _______.
A．they are getting richer
B．they can get the food anywhere
C．they consider the food free of pollution
D．they like home-grown fruit
2.Which of the following statements is true to the facts about most organic produce sold in Britain?
A．It grows indoors all year around.
B．It is produced outside Britain.
C．It is grown on family farms.
D．It is produced on large farms.
3.What is the meaning of “the organic trend” as the words are used in the text?
A．Growing interest in organic food.
B．Better quality of organic food.
C．Rising market for organic food.
D．Higher prices of organic food.
4.What is the best title for this news story?
A．Organic Food—healthy, or Just for the Wealthy?
B．The Making of Organic Food in Britain.
C．Organic Food—to Import or Not?
D．Good Qualities of Organic Food.
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“Organic produce is always better,” Gold saiD．“The food is free of pesticides (农药), and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally (本地) grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty. ” Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Brit ain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences—but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported(进口) to meet growing demanD．“The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market,” said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.
1.More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because _______.
A．they are getting richer
B．they can get the food anywhere
C．they consider the food free of pollution
D．they like home-grown fruit
2.Which of the following statements is true to the facts about most organic produce sold in Britain?
A．It grows indoors all year around.
B．It is produced outside Britain.
C．It is grown on family farms.
D．It is produced on large farms.
3.What is the meaning of “the organic trend” as the words are used in the text?
A．Growing interest in organic food.
B．Better quality of organic food.
C．Rising market for organic food.
D．Higher prices of organic food.
4.What is the best title for this news story?
A．Organic Food—healthy, or Just for the Wealthy?
B．The Making of Organic Food in Britain.
C．Organic Food—to Import or Not?
D．Good Qualities of Organic Food.
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Good morning , ladies and gentlemen . Welcome to Hangzhou! My name is Fang Fang. I’m your guide on this tour to the West Lake .It is called the West Lake because it lies in the west of Hangzhou .As you see, it is surrounded by hills on three sides .It is divided into three parts by two raised roads , the Bai Causeway and the Su Causeway. Bai and Su were famous poets of the Tang and Song Dynasties .As you probably know Hangzhou has a history of more than two thousand years.
You can see the islands in the lake .Only one of them is a natural island ,the other three are man-made .The natural island connected by the Su Causeway is known as Solitary Hill .There are many parks round the lake.
56．This happens most probably at .
A．3:30p.m. B．seven fifteen in the evening
C．two o’clock in the afternoon D．9:00 a.m.
57．The lake is called the West Lake because .
A．it lies in the west of Zhejiang Province B．it is in the west of Hangzhou
C．Hangzhou is a city in the West D．Hangzhou lies to the west of the lake
58．There are ____islands in the lake.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
59．From the passage we know that .
A．Hangzhou has a history of more than two thousand years.
B．the two famous poets ,Bai and Su, were born in Hangzhou
C．many foreign guests go to visit the West Lake
D．Solitary Hill is joined to the natural island with the Bai Causeway
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Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security（安全）. Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.
| Introduction A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found. You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps. Basic Security Do not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure it to lampposts or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you, for example lights and saddles（车座）. Locks Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shops. Buy one that has been tested against attack. Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop. Marking Security marking your bike can act as a deterrent to a thief. It can also help the police find your bicycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number. This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle. Registration There are a number of companies who will security mark your bicycle for you. They will then put your registration number and personal details on their computer database. Then if your bicycle is found it will be easy to contact you. Finally Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number. You can even take a photograph of it. This will prove the bicycle belongs to you. |
| A．Locks. | B．Marking. | C．Registration. | D．Basic Security. |
| A．help you recognize your bike |
| B．help the police find your bicycle |
| C．stop someone stealing your bicycle |
| D．stop you worrying about your bike |
| A．in the bike shop and your computer |
| B．in a police station and a security company |
| C．in a security company and your university |
| D．by yourself and in a security company |
| A．to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen |
| B．to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe |
| C．to give you advice on where to buy a good lock |
| D．to say why you shouldn’t keep your bicycle in a quiet place |
On a typical hot August day in Xianyou County, Fujian Province, Zeng Demei, a retired worker in his seventies, hurries down a busy street．In his hand is a black leather bag．Zeng opens his bag, taking out two forms．
1..
Each of the forms contains detailed information of a student．On his arrival two hours later a woman greets him and leads him to her office where another man is waiting．They are the two village officials．They inspect the forms handed to them by Zeng and immediately recognize the girls．2.? "It’s a pity but it doesn't matter．" says Zeng, who wastes no time in deciding to look for the remaining child, Su Qiuju．
After half an hour, they stop outside a small house made of mud brick．A middle-aged man and a girl in a faded pink dress greet them．Su Qiuju is eight years old．She was forced to drop out of school after both her parents died．She is now living with her uncle who cannot afford his own children's education．However, the year of education Su Qiuju did complete was a successful one．3.．
When they are about to leave, Zeng says, "I must find a supporter for this girl to sponsor her education．" Zeng has made it his retirement task to help children complete their schooling．Back in 1999, Zeng took part in a campaign started by the local women's organization to help students from poor families．4..
His task had begun and since then he has spent his time persuading his friends and neighbors and others to donate money．"To me, children's education is the most important． 5. I have to find sufficient funding before the school opens in September．"
When asked how long he will keep up his vital work as the community's guardian angel, he has a simple reply．" Not until my eyes can't see, and my feet can't move．"
A．They were having problems with their schoolwork
B．These are for the two girls he's going to visit this morning
C．They live in a small village not very far, though only one of the girls is still living at home
D．She displayed a talent for handwriting, writing her three-character name neatly and beautifully
E．The thought of students dropping out of school bothers me so much that I can't get to sleep at night
F．Of course, some people question why I would want to give up my retirement to go to so much trouble
G．He was so overcome by the tough situation of many poor children ?that he donated all his money to help out a girl
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