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                                    United Nations Climate Change Conference
     The UN Climate Change conference opened in Copenhagen,Denmark on Dec,7th with some 15,000
delegates and observers from nearly 200 countries attending what is called the last best chance for an agreement to combat (与……战斗) global warming.
     Their aim is to find common ground,including on reduction of greenhouse gas emissions,promotion and
transfer of new more ecofriendly technology and the necessary funding to make this possible,especially for the less developed and poorer nations.It also means coming up with long term vision and cooperation for
the future.
     Most scientists believe the warming trend is mainly caused by human activity,especially the use of
fossil fuels and the cutting down of forests.Skeptics (怀疑论者) say global warming is part of a natural
cycle of climate change.
      In Copenhagen,experts and officials alike are putting the emphasis on what people and governments
can do to cut the emission of greenhouse gases.
     Scientists say a 25 to 40 percent cut in carbondioxide emissions is needed to control global warming.
The European Union,China,and India have already promised reductions.The United States is waiting for
Congressional (国会的) approval for a proposal put forward by the Obama administration.
     Barack Obama,President of the United States said,"Each of us must do what,we can when we can to
grow our economies without endangering our planet-and we must all do it together.We must seize the
opportunity to make Copenhagen a significant step forward in the global fight against climate change."
    Desmond Tutu,Archbishop of South Africa said,"Worldwide,we have the chance to start turning the
tide of climate change,but only if all governments commit themselves to a fair,binding(有约束力的) and
sustainable climate agreement in Copenhagen."

1. From the first paragraph we can infer that________.

A. people think that this conference is of no use
B. this conference is the last one to be held about the climate change
C. before this conference nothing could be done with the climate
D. people expect a final agreement will be achieved

2. Which is NOT included in the aim of this conference?

A. To reduce the emission of the greenhouse gases.
B. To develop the agriculture of the developed countries.
C. To cooperate with each other for the future.
D. To transfer new more ecofriendly technology.

3. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The USA refuses to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.
B. The European Union is waiting for all its members'approval.
C. China and India have agreed to cut carbondioxide emissions.
D. South Africa doesn't think much of this conference.

4. What is Obama's attitude according to his words?

A. Doubtful.
B. Positive.
C. Negative.
D. Regretful.

5. ________is the reason of global warming according to the skeptics.

A. Human activity
B. Fossil fuels
C. The cutting down of trees
D. Natural climate change

1-5: DBCBD

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第二部分：阅读理解(共15小题：每小题2分, 满分30分)

阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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1. The author thinks that multitasking has become one of the great measures of self-worth because ________.

A. it helps people to use time effectively

B. it makes people feel they are important

C. it means the ability to do several things at once

D. people worship speed and desire

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A. demonstrate the danger of multitasking

B. show the high efficiency of multitasking

C. introduce the legislation system in America

D. argue against using time effectively

3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “oblivious” in the third paragraph?

A. serious B. absorbed deeply

C. not noticing D. forgetting

4. We learn from the passage that uni-tasking is ________.

A. the new fashion for 21-century Americans

B. accepted by most residents in Indiana

C. created by a retired professor of theology

D. the traditional act of doing one thing at once

5. In the eyes of the author, multi-tasking ________.

A. could not be avoided in this fast-changing age

B. should be taken the place of by uni-tasking

C. robs people of time to focus and reflect

D. should not become a word in everyday use