Climate change experts from the Tyndall Climate Research Centre in Britain have said urgent action is needed to curb the rapid growth in air travel if the government is to meet its commitments on tackling global warming. This report from Stephen Evans:

       Falling ticket prices and rising incomes are leading to rapid growth in global air travel. According to the British government, the number of British air passengers, for example, will more than double in the next quarter of a century. Increases of such an order would mean much more aviation fuel being burned and aviation fuel may be more harmful to the environment than other fuels because the resulting smoke is emitted at high altitudes.

       A group of scientists at the environmental research group, the Tyndall Centre, says that if Britain is to meet its overall target for cutting damaging emissions, other uses of fuel like for heating homes or driving cars would have to be cut dramatically.

       The British government wants the use of aviation fuel covered by international agreement on the environment. The difficulty for any individual government is that taxing fuel used at its own airports might push airlines to move their operations to competing airports in other countries.

Which statement is TRUE?

A. A lot of people around the world have recently stopped flying because they have less money to spend and the price of plane tickets is going up

B. Half as many people as today will fly in the next 25 years.

C. Because more planes are suing more flight petrol and more pollution is being produced in the sky.

D. The British government would like all countries to agree not to tax airline fuel.

Which is the reason that leads to the rapid growth in global air travel?

A. The increase of incomes and the decrease of ticket prices.            

B. The growth of the number of good planes.

C. The falling of the oil price.     

D. The encouragement of the governments.

The Tyndall Centre says ________.

A. the number of British air passengers will more than double in the next quarter of a century.

B. Britain will have to use less energy at home and on the roads to meet the goal of cutting pollution.

C. If airports are taxed for using fuel by each country’s government, then airlines might use other airports with cheaper fuel taxes.

D. Only the use of aviation fuel needs to be cut down to meet the overall target for cutting damaging emissions.

What’s the best title of the text?

A. Falling Ticket Prices and Rising Incomes

B. Growth in Air Travel Harms Environment

C. Rapid Growth in Global Air Travel

D. More Flight Petrol, More smoke

Climate change experts from the Tyndall Climate Research Centre in Britain have said urgent action is needed to curb the rapid growth in air travel if the government is to meet its commitments on tackling global warming. This report from Stephen Evans:
Falling ticket prices and rising incomes are leading to rapid growth in global air travel. According to the British government, the number of British air passengers, for example, will more than double in the next quarter of a century. Increases of such an order would mean much more aviation fuel being burned and aviation fuel may be more harmful to the environment than other fuels because the resulting smoke is emitted at high altitudes.
A group of scientists at the environmental research group, the Tyndall Centre, says that if Britain is to meet its overall target for cutting damaging emissions, other uses of fuel like for heating homes or driving cars would have to be cut dramatically.
The British government wants the use of aviation fuel covered by international agreement on the environment. The difficulty for any individual government is that taxing fuel used at its own airports might push airlines to move their operations to competing airports in other countries

1. 1.

   Which statement is TRUE?

   1. A.
      A lot of people around the world have recently stopped flying because they have less money to spend and the price of plane tickets is going up
   2. B.
      Half as many people as today will fly in the next 25 years
   3. C.
      Because more planes are suing more flight petrol and more pollution is being produced in the sky
   4. D.
      The British government would like all countries to agree not to tax airline fuel
2. 2.

   Which is the reason that leads to the rapid growth in global air travel?

   1. A.
      The increase of incomes and the decrease of ticket prices
   2. B.
      The growth of the number of good planes
   3. C.
      The falling of the oil price
   4. D.
      The encouragement of the governments
3. 3.

   The Tyndall Centre says ________

   1. A.
      the number of British air passengers will more than double in the next quarter of a century
   2. B.
      Britain will have to use less energy at home and on the roads to meet the goal of cutting pollution
   3. C.
      If airports are taxed for using fuel by each country’s government, then airlines might use other airports with cheaper fuel taxes
   4. D.
      Only the use of aviation fuel needs to be cut down to meet the overall target for cutting damaging emissions
4. 4.

   What’s the best title of the text?

   1. A.
      Falling Ticket Prices and Rising Incomes
   2. B.
      Growth in Air Travel Harms Environment
   3. C.
      Rapid Growth in Global Air Travel
   4. D.
      More Flight Petrol, More smoke

Friends and Buddies

This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers(同龄人). The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are limited. Contact: Gloria Bass. This program is held 2 Fridays per month. Fees: $65/$85
Club Saturday Swim
This program is available to anyone aged 5-14 who is challenged by mental, physical, or emotional trouble. The program will be held each Saturday afternoon, 12:00-12:30 pm or 12: 30-1:00 pm. Fees: $136/$260
Sibshops (Ages 10-13)
Sibshops is a program for siblings(兄弟姊妹) of children with challenges. It includes group activities and talk treatment ways with the focus on improving sibling relationships and whole family happiness. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Wednesday: 4:00-5:00 pm. Fees: $50/$65
Banana Splits
Banana Splits is an educational support group for children in family trouble. Children aged 9-13 will have the opportunity to meet other children whose parents have separated or divorced, learn to recognize feelings, think of healthy coping skills and have a place to share their struggles through verbal(语言的), physical, and artistic experiences. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Tuesday:4:30-5:30 pm. Fees: $50/$65
66. If you have free time only on Saturday, you can go to ______.
A. Friends and Buddies    B. Club Saturday Swim
C. Sibshops (Ages 10-13) D. Banana Splits
67. Activities on how to lead to a better understanding of friendships are held ______.
A. 2 Fridays per month    B.12:00-12:30 or 12:30-1:00, Saturday afternoon
C.4:00-5:00 pm, Wednesday   D.4:30-5:30 pm, Tuesday
68. If you go to Sibshops (Ages 10-13) , you can ______.
A. meet with other peers         B. solve your mental problem
C. improve sibling relationships       D. think of healthy coping skills
69. Which of the following is TRUE according to the four passages?
A. They are all in the same place.   B. They are all free of charge.
C. They all hold activities each week.      D. They are all intended for children.
70. The purpose of this passage is to ______.
A. help children deal with their trouble   B. encourage children to be happy and brave
C. list some problems children meet with       D. advertise some programs for children

D.
Friends and Buddies(伙伴)
This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers(同龄人). The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are limited. Contact: Gloria Bass. This program is held 2 Fridays per month. Fees: $65/$85
Club Saturday Swim
This program is available to anyone aged 5-14 who is challenged by mental, physical, or emotional trouble. The program will be held each Saturday afternoon, 12:00-12:30 pm or 12:30-1:00 pm. Fees: $136/$260
Sibshops (Ages 10-13)
Sibshops is a program for siblings(兄弟姊妹) of children with challenges. It includes group activities and talk treatment ways with the focus on improving sibling relationships and whole family happiness. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Wednesday: 4:00-5:00 pm. Fees: $50/$65
Banana Splits
Banana Splits is an educational support group for children in family trouble. Children aged 9-13 will have the opportunity to meet other children whose parents have separated or divorced, learn to recognize feelings, think of healthy coping skills and have a place to share their struggles through verbal(语言的), physical, and artistic experiences. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Tuesday:4:30-5:30 pm. Fees: $50/$65
67. If you have free time only on Saturday, you can go to ______.
A. Friends and Buddies  B. Club Saturday Swim
C. Sibshops (Ages 10-13)      D. Banana Splits
68. Activities on how to lead to a better understanding of friendships are held ______.
A. 2 Fridays per month
B.12:00-12:30 or 12:30-1:00, Saturday afternoon
C.4:00-5:00 pm, Wednesday  D.4:30-5:30 pm, Tuesday
69. If you go to Sibshops (Ages 10-13) , you can ______.
A. meet with other peers                   B. solve your mental problem
C. improve sibling relationships        D. think of healthy coping skills
70. Which of the following is TRUE according to the four passages?
A. They are all in the same place.         B. They are all free of charge.
C. They all hold activities each week.       D. They are all intended for children.
71. The purpose of this passage is to ______.
A. help children deal with their trouble
B. encourage children to be happy and brave
C. list some problems children meet with
D. advertise some programs for children

“Oh please God, no, no!” Stephen Eldredge cried out when he saw his wife, Shelli, badly wounded on the side of the road. She had broken actually every long bone in her body, along with her pelvis, jaw, and cheekbones. He was terrified his bride would bleed to death.
Stephen and Shelli had married just six months before near their home in South Jordan, Utah. They were in Hawaii on a family vacation with two of their sons. The family had rented electric motors and headed towards a nature preserve near Waikiki. But Shelli had fallen behind and the family turned back to make sure she was okay.
Shelli lost so much blood that her heart couldn’t function properly and she went into shock at the hospital. Physicians were able to make her come to herself. On the first and second days there, she lived through half a dozen operations. On day three, the worst of Stephen’s fears came true. Shelli didn’t wake. She had shown heart failure and lung failure. “I thought every heartbeat would be her last,” Stephen says.
As days passed with no change, one doctor gently asked if it was time to let Shelli go. An MRI（核磁共振）showed her brain didn’t have much chance of supporting life. Stephen couldn’t bear the thought of trapping his wife’s beautiful spirit in a body that would never work. If he kept her alive, what kind of life would she have ? He called family, religious leaders, and physician friends in Utah for guidance.
And he decided there still was a chance.
The family moved Shelli to a Utah hospital closer to home. In the next few weeks she started opening her eyes, but it wasn’t entirely clear how conscious she was. Nearly seven weeks after the accident, Stephen was joking with his sister in the hospital room when he saw Shelli smile, a big toothy grin. “Did you understand that?” he asked. She smiled again. Stephen fell to his knees in thanks.
Shelli’s recovery has been slow but steady. Initially, she couldn’t remember much of the previous months, including her own wedding. Shelli has endured 17 operations so far and may require more surgery. She will definitely need more months of recovery. But she is able to walk. “She’s got her life back. She’s able to love and be loved, and be the person she was.” Elovie says.
When Shelli hears about each step in her recovery, she calls it “miracle after miracle”. As for his experience, Stephen says, “This is a story of fear that was slowly replaced by faith.”
【小题1】 We learn from the first two paragraphs that           .