SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) — Hundreds of families from the two Koreas on Saturday met at the DPRK's (朝鮮人民主主義人民共和國) Mount Kumgang resort (度假勝地)in the first government-arranged reunion since the inauguration（就職）of South Korean President Lee Myung-bak.
Earlier in the day, 96 South Koreans, of whom more than three-quarters were at the age of 70 or older, crossed the inter-Korean border（韓朝邊界）, heading for the Kumgang resort to meet their families separated by the 1950—1953 Korean War.
Arriving at the DPRK's resort in the afternoon, South Koreans met with their long-separated families at a large-scale gathering at around 3 p.m. local time, and later are to have a dining meeting in the evening.
The separate, personal meetings are planned to be held on Sunday.
The South Korean families will come back home on Monday after the three-day gathering, followed by the second-session reunion event which will last from Tuesday to Thursday.
The reunion, which had become a semi-regular event(半定期舉行的活動) since 2000 after a historic inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang(平壤), was suspended（取消）in 2007 with a worsening mood in inter-Korean relations.
Saturday's family meeting, however, came as a result of an agreement reached last month between the DPRK leader Kim Jong-il and Hyun Jeong-eun, chairwoman of South Korea's Hyundai Group.
The recovery of the family meetings is regarded as conveying the DPRK's reconciliatory(和解) intentions, along with the country's recent moves including lifting a ban(解禁) on cross-border traffic to and from the Kaesong Joint Industrial Park, local media said.
About 600,000 South Koreans are believed to have relatives in the DPRK. Ordinary citizens were not allowed to make phone calls, send letters or exchange e-mails across the border.
小題1:.  Why were there so many families separated according to the passage?
A．Because they were from different countries.
B．Because of the war which broke out in 1950.
C．Because of the ban that ordinary citizens were not allowed to cross the border.
D．Because the different policies between the two countries.
小題2:.. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．It is the first reunion since they were separated.
B．These separated families haven’t seen their relatives for more than 7 years.
C．The first day of the reunion fell on a Saturday.
D．Ordinary citizens are now not allowed to make phone calls, or exchange e-mails across the border.
小題3:.  The underlined word “reunion” can be replaced by _______________.
A．living together again
B．joining together again
C．reaching an agreement again
D．meeting together again
小題4:.  What’s the best title of this news?
A．South Korean, DPRK families meet in reunion event.
B．A Special Family Gathering.
C．The improvement of inter-Korean relations.
D．A Peaceful Meeting.

小題1:.B            
小題1:.C
小題1:.D
小題1:.A
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This would potentially start a new global arms race, some experts have warned.
To keep that from happening, last Wednesday the White House explained that it was not considering putting weapons in space. It said it was making a shift in US space policy to allow for protection of satellites.
But some defense analysts and arms control advocates argue that the policy will pave the way for the US to put both defensive and offensive  weapons in space.
“No one should be fooled,” said Theresa Hitchens, an American weapons expert.
The US is now restricted by a 1996 directive  signed by President Bill Clinton. Plans for space weapons were vetoed by the Clinton cabinet. The directive emphasized the peaceful use of space , in agreement with almost unanimous global opinion.
The US military has placed importance on space and has sent up numberous satellites for troop communications and to provide intelligence and data to guide bombs to their targets.
The US Air Force wants to develop space- based weapons that could strike targets anywhere in the world within 90 minutes of receiving the order to open fire.
These new weapons under development cover a wide range. They include hunter- killer satellites and orbiting weapons. And they use lasers, radio waves, or even dense metal tubes, known as “ Rods from God”, dropped from space to do the damage.
There are many barriers to the setting up of this kind of program, experts say.
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The technical difficulties of developing reliable space weapons are also a problem.
And, the program will draw strong criticism from around the world. Experts worry about starting a space arms race.
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A．US Military Plans
B．The Global Arms Race
C．A Comparison between Two Presidents
D．President George W. Bush and the World Peace
小題2:According to this passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A．President George W. Bush supports space weapon development.
B．The space weapon program will threaten world peace
C．Clinton government was poorer than Bush government.
D．The US space weapon project is very expensive.
小題3:After reading this passage, it can be inferred that “___________ “.
A．George W. Bush’s directive to be issued will be against global opinions
B．The White House is right in explaining that US new space policy aims to protect satellites
C．US government has little difficulty in developing new space weapons
D．President George W. Bush and Bill Clinton share a lot in common
小題4:The author’s attitude towards the coming space weapon development is _______.
A．optimisticB．criticalC．excitedD．indifferent

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A royal wedding is a rare and unique event in Britain so for many it’s something worth celebrating, particularly if you are in the business of making memorabilia (收藏品).
Producers of these souvenirs are wasting no time in manufacturing key rings, mugs, teapots and tea towels, mostly with the faces of the happy couple emblazoned on the front. These are the must buy items that royal followers want to get their hands on.
Some people may argue the royal wedding is a huge public cost but production and sale of memorabilia is good for business. Former politician, Lord Archer, has commented that, “In this age when we are trying to balance the books, the royal family are a great benefit to Great Britain Limited.”
A porcelain-making company, called Royal Crown Derby, is already manufacturing souvenir pottery. Louise Adams from the company says “we started designing, truly, about two years ago.” It is big business for China too, where much of the merchandise that marks the big event is made.
But why are people so keen to get their hands on a commemorative mug, so much so that one British supermarket has already seen them flying off the shelves?
Obviously, we like to remember an event like this and maybe it makes us feel as though we are part of the occasion. However their monetary value is likely to be low. Eric Knowles from the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow claims, “The vast majority of it will be worthless.”
Modern day souvenirs tend to be mass-produced making them cheap and easy to find. However limited edition or high-end items tend to keep their value and could be a better investment for the future.
But there is one thing we can guarantee that won’t be mass-produced and cheap. That’s the wedding dress for Princess Catherine, as Catherine Middleton will be known.
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A．many fans of the British royal family will be invited to London on April 29th, 2011
B．Prince William and Catherine Middleton are getting married at Westminster Abbey on April 29th,
2011
C．many fans of the royal family will tie the knot on the same day in London
D．fans of the royal family will join in making souvenirs
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A．they are all tiny and easy to carry
B．some of them are linked with tea
C．a(chǎn)ll of them are marked with dates and pictures
D．most of them display the pictures of the couple
(   ) 小題3:. It can be inferred from the passage that         .
A．the production of souvenirs has begun long before the big event
B．the sale of souvenirs has not begun yet
C．people buy souvenirs mainly for their monetary value
D．production of souvenirs has little profit
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A．Souvenirs that fly off the shelves.B．Best-selling souvenirs
C．Mass-produced souvenirs.D．Souvenirs released limitedly.
(   ) 小題5:.  What’s the writer’s attitude towards producing and selling souvenirs?
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MUSICAL HALL at The Star and Garter, Lower Richmond Road, Putney, provided by the Aba Daba Music Hall company. Good food and entertainment fair price. Tel: 789 – 6749 .
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FOLK MUSIC at The Derby Arms. The Short Stuff and residents the Norman Chop Trio. Non-remembers 70p. Tel: 688－4626.
HEAVY MUSIC with Tony Simon at The Bull, Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen.
THE DERBY ARMS, Upper Richmond Road West, give you Joe on the electric accordion.
小題1:
Where and when can you hear the Norman Chop Trio?
A．At the Bull’s Head on Sunday.B．At the Derby Arms on Sunday.
C．At the Bull on Saturday.　　D．At the Black Horse on Saturday.
小題2:
Where and when can you hear the Mike Thomas Jazz Band?
A．At the Derby Arms on Friday.　　B．At the Black Horse on Friday.
C．At the Star and Garter on Saturday.D．At the Derby Arms on Sunday.
小題3:
You want to enjoy the electric accordion on Saturday. Which telephone number do you have to ring to find out what time it starts?
A．789—6749.B．789—4536.C．682—1158.D．688—4626.
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You want to spend the Saturday by joining the entertainment with your family. Where should you go?
A．Disco at The Lord Napier．
B．The sing-along at The Black Horse．
C．The electric accordion at The Derby Arms．
D．Jazz at The Bull's Head．
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You want to spend the  same day at two different places and don't want to cross any street．Which or the following is your best choice?
A．The sing-along at the Black Horse and Jazz at The Bull's Head．
B．The sing-along at The Black Horse and Folk Music at The Derby Arms．
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Beijing, June 10 (Xinhua) --- Torrential (傾瀉的) rains that troubled southern China for days have killed 66 people and resulted in 12 missing by 6:00 p.m. (Beijing time) on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. “Floods caused by heavy rains have affected about 294,800 hectares of crops, completely destroying 53,000 hectares of them,” said an official with the ministry. The floods have torn down 48,000 and damaged 94,000 houses in southern China, and forced about 591,000 people to move from their homes, the official said.
From Wednesday to Saturday, continuous torrential rains, mudslides and floods hit Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Jiangxi and Fujian, affecting more than 8.97 million people. The disasters have caused an overall economic loss of more than 2.9 billion yuan, according to the ministry. The ministry has sent rescue teams to the disaster areas to assist relief work. In Guangdong, heavy rains have killed 18 people and left four missing by 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, according to local authorities. A total of 1.72 million people were affected in the province.
Floods have damaged 49 roads in the seriously affected Meizhou City, of which 29 remained closed to traffic by 7:00 p.m. The number of people who died in floods in Guangxi has reached 13 and one remained missing by Sunday, according to local civil affairs authority. More than 1.97 million people have been affected after the floods caused by continuous heavy rains hit some 40 counties since Wednesday.
According to the local civil affairs bureau, 9,200 houses were knocked down and 75,181 hectares of crops were affected, resulting in 529 million yuan in direct economic losses. There are fewer rainstorms and the rain belt is moving out of Guangxi, but the water levels in major rivers will keep rising in next few days, according to the latest forecast of the region’s meteorological bureau on Sunday afternoon.
小題1: The underlined phrase “torn down” (para. 1) is closest in meaning to _______.
A．knocked downB．placed downC．set downD．torn open
小題2: In Meizhou city, 49 roads were damaged and by 7:00 p.m. only _______ roads can be used again after the repair work.
A．66 B．29C．20D．19
小題3: Which of the following statements is true according to the news?
A．Hubei is one of the provinces struck by the torrential rains.
B．The floods have caused a total loss of nearly 3 billion yuan.
C．13 people died in Guangdong province as a result of the floods.
D．The rain belt will remain in Guangxi in the next few days.
小題4: What’s the best title for this news story?
A．A Disaster.B．Heavy rains.C．A Flood.D．Heavy rains in Southern China.
小題5: What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A．The rainstorms are becoming stronger.
B．The water levels in major rivers are to go down soon.
C．The rainstorms are becoming less powerful.
D．In the next few days, rainstorms will stay in Guangxi.

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As the United States nears the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that killed more than 3,000 people, President Obama announced Sunday night that the al Qaeda（基地組織） leader and mastermind of that horrific day, Osama bin Laden, has been killed.
CNN reports that a senior government official confirmed that bin Laden was shot by a small team of U.S. soldiers while in a mansion with family members outside Islamabad（伊斯蘭堡）. His body is now in American custody（拘押） and is being handled according to Islamic customs. Three other adult men were killed in the firefight, including a son of bin Laden's, who was a senior member of the terrorist organization.
"Justice has been done," the president announced, saying that the operation he ordered after receiving intelligence information is "the most significant achievement to date in our nation's effort to defeat al-Qaeda."
The immediate reactions ranged from cautious to ecstatic. Crowds cheered outside the White House. But officials said a "worldwide caution" would be set for Americans in case of al Qaeda retaliation（報復）.
Will bin Laden's death be the justice Americans have sought for nearly a decade?
Gordon Felt, president of Families of Flight 93, said it does bring comfort.
"This is important news for us, and for the world. It cannot ease our pain, or bring back our loved ones. It does bring a measure of comfort that the mastermind of the September 11th tragedy and the face of global terror can no longer spread his evil," Felt said.
President Obama says this victory does not close the book.
"His death does not mark the end of our effort. There's no doubt that al Qaeda will continue to pursue attacks against us. We must and we will remain cautious," he noted.
小題1:The underlined word “ecstatic” most probably means _________.    
A．scaredB．extremely happy and excited
C．doubtfulD．a(chǎn)mazed
小題2:The author mentions all of the items listed below EXCEPT_________. 
A．Four people were killed in the firefight.
B．Families of the victims in the 9/11 attacks celebrated together.
C．President Obama thought highly of the Anti-Terrorist Military Action
D．Obama thought that al Qaeda will continue attack against the United States.
小題3:It can be inferred from the text _________. 
A．The 9/11 attacks happened on September 11, 2001.
B．Osama bin Laden has three sons.
C．Some soldiers were injured in the firefight.
D．More than 3000 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks.
小題4:From the last paragraph we can learn that _________.  
A．Osama bin Laden’s death will put an end to terrorism.
B．President Obama doesn’t think bin Laden's death is a victory.
C．The United States will make efforts to defeat the al-Qaeda
D．The al Qaeda has a new leader now.

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ARLANDA, Sweden （Reuters Life!）—Many people hate the idea of having to sleep on a plane. But Swedish entrepreneur Oscar Dios thinks they can be persuaded otherwise and he has created a new kind of hostel to prove it.
Dios says it is the world’s first jumbo （unusually large） jet hostel, an actual jet-plane at Sweden’s main airport outside Stockholm which has been changed into a 25- room guesthouse that sleeps as many as 72 people.
“I learned about this plane that was standing deserted at Arlanda airport and I’ve been trying the concept of hostels in many different houses and buildings,” he told Reuters. “I thought, ‘Why not a plane?’”
Jumbo Hostels opened for business on Thursday, giving customers the chance to check in and sleep in a room that can best be described as comfortable.”
“The most challenging part with this project is trying to build something inside a metal hull（殼） – it’s just really, really tight.”
The jet, which was originally produced for Singapore Airlines, was taken out of service in 2002. It is held on a concrete foundation with the landing gear secured in steel cradles.
One feature of the hostel is its price – a room starts at 350 Swedish crowns （about $ 41）, which is a lot less than hotel rooms outside of major airports.
Another feature is that customers can get married on the wing of the plane and stay in the plane’s more luxurious honeymoon suite （套房）.
Instead of walking down the aisle in the church, lovebirds can take what Jumbo Hostels calls the “wing walk,” where they can be joined in great happiness at the wing tip. The hostel has someone ready to perform the ceremony.
But in some respects this hostel remains a plane – most customers have to share the jet’s nine bathrooms and the staff only wear air host and hostess outfits. The only room that has its own bathroom is the honeymoon suite.
小題1:Which of the following is not true?
A．The jet plane was out of use for over eight years
B．The hostel provides ten bathrooms for customers
C．The rooms in the hotel are comfortable
D．The hostel lies at Arlanda airport in Stockholm
小題2:One of the features of the plane hostel is that         .
A．a(chǎn)ir hostesses can offer good service
B．a(chǎn) wedding ceremony can be held on the wing
C．customers can sleep in comfortable rooms
D．the staff can have a “wing walk”
小題3: Why does Oscar Dios make jet plane hotel?
A．Because he is fond of plane very much.
B．Because he is very curious
C．Because he wants to earn more money.
D．Because he likes trying the concept of hotel in many different things.
小題4:The writer mainly wants to          .
A．call on people to make use of the deserted things
B．describe a wonderful place for weddings
C．introduce a new kind of hostel
D．prove people can sleep on a plane

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oAliens in China created a Green Card system granting qualified foreigners the right to live in
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Four groups of people are eligible for permanent residence: high-level foreign personnel who hold posts in businesses that promote China’s economic, scientific and technological development or social progress; foreign citizens who make large  direct investments in China; persons who have made outstanding contributions or are of special importance to China; and people who come to China to be with family, such as husbands and wives, minors dependent on their parents, and senior citizens dependent on their relatives.
Liu said that most applications she dealt with were from American citizens.
Why do overseas citizens apply for permanent residence status in China? The main concern, aid Liu, is the political factor. Once people have a “Green Card”, they feel they are accepted and trusted by the Chinese government. The “Green Card” also facilitates entry and exit. With permanent residence status, visas are no longer needed and people can enter and leave the country using only a valid passport. China offers outstanding career opportunities and is seen by many as safer and more secure than many other countries, said Liu.
Liu said that Green Card holders have the same rights and responsibilities as Chinese citizens. However the card is not equivalent to Chinese nationality and holders are not allowed to vote in elections, hold political office, or serve in the military.
Obtaining a Green Card is not easy. The qualifying conditions are tough. Unless you are a close relative of a Chinese citizen，you will either have to invest a substantial amount of money in the country or make a genuinely outstanding contribution to the country’s development.
To meet increasing demand, he authorities are considering making the Green Card more available by broadening the range of applicants without lowering the requirements, aid Liu, but she gave no further details.
小題1:Which of the following can’t get a green card?
A．A foreigner whose wife of husband is of Chinese nationality.
B．A foreign child whose parents are Chinese citizens.
C．A foreigner who invests large sum of money in China.
D．A foreigner who works in China for a long time.
小題2:If a foreign gets a Green Card in China, he /she_________.
A．has the right to vote in China.B．can be a high official in China
C．can enter or leave China without a visaD．becomes a citizen of Chinese nationality
小題3:From the article we can see foreigners apply for Green Cards mainly to ________.
A．show that they are importantB．be accepted and trusted by the Chinese
C．make entry and exit easierD．make more money.
小題4:Which of the following is not the reason for foreigners to work or live permanently in China?
A．They can find satisfactory jobs.
B．China is more secure country than many.
C．They have their professions, families and investments in China.
D．The weather, working conditions are better than better than their own countries.

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With leatherbacks threatened with extinction （滅絕）, Playa Grande's turtle museum was abandoned three years ago and now sits among a sea of weeds．And the beachside ticket office for turtle tours was washed away by a high tide in September．"We do not promote that 'as a turtle tourism destination anymore because we realize there are far too few turtles to please,” said Alvaro Fonseca, a park ranger （管理員）．
Even before scientists found temperatures going up over the past decade, sea turtles were threatened by beach development, drift net fishing and Costa Ricans' interest in eating turtle eggs．Btu climate change may cause the most serious harm to an animal that has lived in the Pacific for 150 million years．
Sea turtles are sensitive to numerous effects of warming．They feed on reefs, which are dying in hotter seas．They lay eggs on beaches that are being covered by rising seas and more violent waves．
More uniquely their gender （性別）is determined, not by genes but by the egg's temperature during development．Small rises in beach temperatures can result in ail-female populations, obviously problematic for survival．If the sand around the eggs hits30 degrees Celsius, the gender balance shits to females: at about 32 degrees they are all female．Above 34, you get boiled eggs．
On some nesting beaches, scientists are artificially cooling nests with shade or irrigation and trying to protect broader areas of coastal property from development to ensure that turtles have a place to nest as the seas rise．
小題1:Why does the resort: town stop promoting its turtle tourism?
A．It decides not to disturb the turtles' normal life．
B．Tourists have lost interest in watching turtles．
C．There are only very few turtles now．
D．The turtle museum was destroyed by a high tide．
小題2:Which of the following is the major factor in the turtles endangerment?
A．The local's eating habit．B．Drift net fishing
C．Beach developmentD．Global warming
小題3:We learn from the last paragraph that scientists ____．
A．a(chǎn)re doing research on the sea rise．
B．a(chǎn)re moving turtles to new homes
C．a(chǎn)re protecting turtles' nests
D．a(chǎn)re getting rid of sea weeds．
小題4:The passage intends to ____．
A．introduce a special kind of sea turtle
B．explain the mystery of turtles' eggs
C．show the dangers a certain kind of turtle is facing
D．a(chǎn)ttract more visitors to a sea turtle museum

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