10．The author uses Tuvalu and Venice as examples in order to explain 　　　　　.

　　　　 A．they are the first places sinking into the sea

　　　　 B．they are both sinking into the mud where they stand

　　　　 C．they will disappear in the future

　　　　 D．their trouble is caused by global warming

9．We can infer from the second paragraph that 　　　　　.

　　　　 A．Tuvalu is in danger of being swallowed up by the sea

　　　　 B．all Tuvalu’s islands are about five meters above the sea level

　　　　 C．drinking water in Tuvalu has been destroyed

　　　　 D．Tuvalu is often flooded by storms and waves

8．The author’s primary purpose in this passage is to 　　　　　.

　　　　 A．describe different types of medicine

　　　　 B．argue for the importance of medicine in health care

　　　　 C．show the crucial role religion plays in medical treatments

　　　　 D．compare the educational background of three different types of patients

C

TUVALU, a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean, has asked for help as it fears it will be swallowed up by the sea.

Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalu’s nine little islands is more than five meters above sea leavel, Salt water is already entering the country’s drinking water supply, as well as damaging plants that produce fruit and vegetable. Without urgent help, the country’s days are numbered.

But Tuvalu is not the first place to face sinking into the sea. Venice, a historic city in Italy best known for its canals, has sunk about 24 cm over the past 100 years. Experts say that it will have sunk another 20-50cm by 2050. A century ago, St. Mark’s Square, the lowest point in the city, flooded about nine times a year, Nowadays, it happens more that 100 times. While Venice is slowly sinking into the mud on which it stands, Tuvalu’s rising sea level is caused by global warming.

The average global temperature has increased by almost 0.5 centigrade degrees over the past century; scientists expect it to rise by extra 1-3 degrees over the next 100 years.

Warmer weather makes glaciers(冰川)melt, adding more water to the ocean. The warmer temperatures also make water expand, so it takes up more space, causing the sea level to rise. The sea level has risen about 10－25 cm in the last 100 years.

The main cause of global warming is human pollution. Through burning coal, oil and gas, people have been increasing the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as CO₂. This adds to the power of the greenhouse effect, making the planet even warmer.

Many scientists believe that, if the warming is not stopped, there will be huge climate changes. The sea level could rise by one meter this century.

Should this come true, the sea will swallow up millions of homes and the world will be flooded with “climate refugees” looking for somewhere to live.

7．According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

　　　　 A．Folk healers choose different herbs to cure diseases without any sound basis.

　　　　 B．people who practice folk medicine need lots of formal education on herbs.

　　　　 C．The success of folk medicine led to the development of doctor medicine.

　　　　 D．Natural cures worked better than scientific medicine in ancient times.

6．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT used in health spas?

　　　　 A．Magic power.　　　　 B．Various herbs.　 C．Religious faith.　　　　　 D．A healthy life style.

5．Doctor medicine 　　　　　.

　　　　 A．has a longer history than folk medicine　 B．has been practiced for around 1,600 years

　　　　 C．bases its treatments on observation and logic

　　　　 D．was very successful in curing sicknesses in ancient times

4．If you take the evening classes at International House of English, you’ll pay about 　　　yuan. A．60　 B．240　　 C．720　　 D．1,000

B

There are three branches of medicine. One is called “doctor medicine”, or “scientific medicine.” Scientific doctors try to observe sicknesses, look for logical patterns, and then find out how the human body works. From there they figure out what treatments may work. This kind of medicine is believed to date from the 4th century BC. Although nowadays it is successful, in the ancient world this approach probably did not cure many patients.

A second kind of medicine is called “natural cures,” or “folk medicine,” in which less educated people try to cure sicknesses with various herbs(药草). These folk healers also use observation and logic, but they are not so aware of it. They try things until they find something that seems to work, and then they keep doing that. Folk medicine flourished long before the development of scientific medicine and was more successful in ancient times than doctor medicine.

The third kind is called “health spas(矿泉疗养地),” or　 “faith healing.” Sometimes this may be as simple as touching the holy man and being immediately healed. Other times, a magician may make you a magic charm, or say a spell, to cure you. Some religious groups organize special healing shrines for the sick. In these places people rest, get plenty of sleep, eat healthy food, drink water instead of wine, and exercise in various ways. They also talk to the priests and pray to the gods. If you are feeling depressed or you have been working too hard, going to these places may be just the right thing to make you feel better.

3．You’ll probably prefer to go to the International House of English because it 　　　　　.

　　　　 A．offers free sightseeing and social activitiesB．has a special course in spoken English

　　　　 C．costs less that the other schools　　　　 D．has native English teachers

2．The 21st Century English Training Center is different from the other 3 schools in that 　　　　.

　　　　 A．its teaching quality is better　　　 B．it is nearest to the city center

　　　　 C．its courses are more advanced　　　 D．it requires an entrance examination

1．You work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m. every day. Which schools will you choose?

　　　　 A．Global English Center and Modern Language School.

　　　　 B．Global English Center and International House of English.

　　　　 C．Modern Language School and the 21st Century English Training Center.

　　　　 D．The 21st Century English Training Center and the International House of English.