As China becomes increasingly urbanized (城市化), it has to find space for its urban and rural citizens as both groups become increasingly integrated. Experts suggest a possible model way may be “re-inventing” a “garden city”.
China’s mega-cities are bursting at the borders and the country is now undergoing the quickest and biggest urbanization in the history of mankind. It is estimated that by 2025, China will have 400 million more people living in its cities, raising its urban population to 900 million. Besides, new satellite towns are mushrooming on the urban fringes while city ring roads are rippling outwards into the countryside at amazing speed. Satellite maps collected by Professor Joshua Bolchover at the University of Hong Kong bring the problem sharply into focus. They track the changing rural-urban framework in the past 30 years, and suggest that cities are cruelly destroying surrounding rural land and rapidly reducing the amount of arable (可耕种的) land, which gives way to new residential blocks, new industrial zones, new financial centers and the other inevitable signs and signatures of economic growth.
This, however, is not sustainable growth pattern, especially when China has the world’s largest population to feed. So concerned urban planners are starting to note the social and physical effects of diaspora (大移居) when replaced rural communities are forced into the cities.
On the other hand, a trend of thought is gradually taking shape and this is the concept of the “garden city”, a combination of country and city that is being proposed by architects and city planners. Hua Li, from Tao Architects, is among the many professionals with such a voice. His argument is supported by a long-term study on this subject. As Hua says, the answer is to preserve patches of productive farmland within urban boundaries. Less transportation means we have fresh agricultural products at lower costs and less carbon emission in the city. And urban farmland can also be showcased for agricultural tourism and education.
The concept is already practiced at the grassroot level. Agriculture has gone into the air, up to roof and balcony in some communities in the cities. It’s common to see organic “hanging garden” on the roof of some traditional courtyard home. According to some people, the rooftop project translate to tangible (=" practical)" benefits, such as safe, nutritious vegetables, a cooler home in summer. Some say thanks to the tomatoes they plant that are natural insect killers, there’re fewer mosquitoes. Apart from these, it also contributes to better bonding with neighbors. Zhang, a doctor in Beijing, began creating his hanging garden five years ago. Since his garden became home to 30 kinds of vegetables and fruit --- all enough to feed his family, neighbors have enjoyed dropping by for a relaxing chat or just to see how well the lovely vegetables and fruit are doing.
Although people like Zhang are still rare and the greening of roof space with vegetables and fruit takes skill and energy, with more positive media exposure and advanced technology there is the prospect that garden city will become common practice in the near future. By then, cities will no longer look so gray when seen from the satellites.
【小题1】Some experts suggest re-inventing a “garden city” because ______.

A.it is the only model way to save the cities
B.it helps stop destroying the rural areas
C.increasing urbanization takes place in China
D.China has the largest population to feed
【小题2】What is the purpose of paragraph 2?
A.To show the experts’ concern about the increase of population.
B.To persuade people into supporting economic growth in cities.
C.To explain the reasons for the change of rural-urban framework.
D.To inform the readers of the consequences of quick urbanization.
【小题3】In Hua Li’s opinion, a combination of country and city will ______.
A.benefit the environment and lower living costs
B.become a project that needs a long-term study
C.lead to more rural communities being replaced
D.attract more farmers to take tours in cities
【小题4】Zhang is mentioned (Paragraph 5) to show that ______.
A.he achieves his dream to own a hanging garden
B.hanging gardens are becoming more popular
C.the garden contributes to a better neighborhood
D.he is a pioneer to practise the gardening concept
【小题5】As for the concept of the “garden city”, the writer feels ______.
A.desperateB.hopefulC.disappointedD.concerned

 

第二节    书面表达(满分25分)

请你根据以下图表和提示写一篇关于我国手机拥有量变化的报道,并阐述手机给人们生活带来的利和弊。

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.方便,可以随时随地互相联系;

2.许多功能满足不同要求,如发短信,上网等。

3.有时接到打错了的电话并为之付费;

4.电磁中辐射有害健康;

注意:

1.100字左右

2.开头已为你写好,不计入总词数

3.参考词汇:短信——short message

   上网——surf the Internet

   电磁辐射——radiation

   As can be seen from the chart , great changes have been taking place in the ownership of mobile phones in China .                                                                           

                                                                                        

                                                                                    

 

 

Situated in the Northeast region of Vietnam, Halong Bay is made up of 1,969 islands of various sizes, 989 of which have been given names. The concentrated zone of stone islands is famous for its spectacular scenery of caves, and forms the central zone of Halong Bay.

Seen from above, Halong Bay looks like a geographic work of art. While exploring the bay, you feel lost in a wonderful world. There is Man’s Head Island, which resembles a man standing and looking towards the mainland. Dragon Island looks like a dragon winding above the blue water. La Vong Island resembles an old man fishing. There are also the islands of the Sail, the Pair of Roosters, and the Incense Burner, which are all astonishingly like their names.

It has been proven by scientists that Halong Bay was one of the first places of human existence. It is also a region of highly-concentrated biological diversity with many ecosystems of coral reefs, and tropical forests, which are home to thousands of species of animals and rare plants.

The beach located along the coast of Halong Bay has a year-round average temperature of 20℃. Among the palm trees are large hotels. Visitors are seen on white sand and under the green trees are small family-run restaurants. After swimming, tourists can enjoy cold drinks. No wonder the 18h meeting of the Committee of the World Heritages of UNESCO officially recognized Halong Bay as a natural heritage site of worldwide importance.

1.What forms the central zone of Halong Bay?

    A. 1,969 islands of various sizes.          

B. The concentrated zone of stone islands.

    C. 989 islands that have been given names.  

D. Man’s Head Island.

2.We can infer that the names of most islands ______.

   A. have something to do with theirs shapes.

   B. were given by the visitors in Halong Bay  

   C. were given by the geologists of Vietnam

   D. are related to their history

3. The author writes the passage mainly to_______.

   A. tell some information about the history of Vietnam

   B. introduce the average temperature in Vietnam

   C. introduce the beach of Vietnam

   D. tell readers something about Halong Bay

 

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