With the theme "Cherishing the earth's resources, transforming the mode of development and living a low-carbon lifestyle," China's Ministry of Land and Resources held a ceremony this Thursday to mark the 41st World Earth Day, aims to generate new ideas of resource-saving, especially among the younger generation. In fact, Chinese young urbanities are turning to the seemingly trendy low-carbon lifestyle.

But for the country as a whole to achieve a low-carbon economy, it could mean ordinary people paying more for electricity, water, gas or simply every purchase. Of necessity, a low-carbon economy would be the basis of China's economic growth, yet it comes with a high price tag. Everybody longs for fresh air, clean water and healthy surroundings. But, who is going to pay for that?

For those who are still working hard for the basic necessities of life, sharing the cost of a greener environment can be taxing. For those who are already victimized by environmental pollution, additional expenditure for saving the environment is hard to bear. Behind all the lofty goals and loaded phrases of climate change negotiations, in everyday terms, the Chinese want to know whether companies will make them pay the cost of saving energy or whether government would come up with new levies.

They have reasons to worry. The recent hike in the charges of utilities, such as natural gas, water and electricity, have led to widespread public grievance(抱怨,牢騷), for the increases were imposed without proper public hearing. Besides the practice of monopoly State-owned enterprises raising prices at will does not seem to bode well for a low-carbon economy.

The government has a responsibility to strengthen regulation of utility charges and make the pricing mechanism more transparent. In the age of the low-carbon economy, the Chinese government needs to strike a new balance between public welfare and business competitiveness.

How far the initiatives toward a low-carbon economy succeed depends on whether they truly benefit ordinary people and is accepted by them. The majority cannot sacrifice their life to build a greener world for the few.

64.The author probably agrees to call on ____________.

A. more and more citizens to devote themselves to the “Low-carbon economy” for the sake of

our earth immediately

B. the rich to generally pay for the bill, which aims at saving our planet.

C. our government to take proper measures to make the “Low-carbon economy” benefit more

people

D. all the big enterprises to reduce their prices to build a greener world

65. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. Some people can’t afford their everyday expenses, let alone pay for a better environment.

B. Putting forward the “Low-carbon economy” costs much.

C. The balance between public welfare and business competitiveness in China now is not that

good for the “Low-carbon economy”.

D. Now that it’s hard for us to make the “Low-carbon economy” into practice, our government

should put it to an end.

66. The “Low-carbon economy” __________.

A. is beneficial only to the rich people

B. has led to widespread public grievance

C. can be realized when pigs fly in the sky

D. cannot be called success before it has been fully considered

67. What’s the best title of the passage?

A. China reaches out for younger generation to promote low-carbon lifestyle.

B. Low-carbon economy, acceptable or not?

C. Who will get the most benefit from the Low-carbon economy?

D. Put forward the new policy and save the world.

  短文改錯（共10小題，每小題1.5分，滿分15分）

文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在此處加一個漏字符號（∧），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（＼）劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一個橫線，并在其下面寫出修改后的詞�！　�

注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；

      2. 只允許修改10處，多者（從十一處起）不計分。

I have been planning to join in our college basketball team next year, so now I am spending as more time as I can with other people who likes to play. They are teaching me the most important rules and technologies of the game, and I am getting the better all the time. We have a neighborhood team that play against other teams in the area. One of my neighbors is helping rest of us improved our skills. Tonight we are playing against one of the best teams in the city, and I think we can win them if we won't make any mistakes.

On AIDS Day, the minister of Health Department demanded that the problems ___________ paid special attention to. 

A. referred to being  B. referred to be  C. refer to being  D. refer to be

In a way I can see what you mean, even though I don’t ________ your point of view.

  A. agree             B. permit                      C. recognise           D. share

第三節(jié)：完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）

閱讀下面短文，從短文后所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。

Several years ago, while attending a communication course, I experienced a most unusual process. The instructor asked us to list ___21___ in our past that we felt ___22___ of, regretted, or incomplete about and read our lists aloud.

This seemed like a very ___23___ process, but there’ s always some ___24___soul in the crowd who will volunteer. The instructor then ___25___ that we find ways to ___26___ people, or take some action to right any wrong doings. I was seriously wondering how this could ever ___27___ my communication. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m

Then the man next to me raised his hand and volunteered this story: “Making my ___28___, I remembered an incident from high school. I grew up in a small town. There was a Sheriff ___29___ of us kids liked. One night, my two buddies(伙伴)and I decided to play a ___30___ on him.

After drinking a few beers, we climbed the tall water tank in the middle of the town, and wrote on the tank in bright red paint: Sheriff Brown is a SOB(畜生). The next day, almost the whole town saw our glorious___31___. Within two hours, Sheriff Brown had us in his office. My friends told the truth but I lied. No one ___32___ found out.”

“Nearly 20 years later, Sheriff Brown’s name ___33___ on my list. I didn’t even know if he was still ___34___. Last weekend, I dialed the information in my hometown and found there was a Sheriff Brown still listed. I tried his number. After a few ___35___, I heard, “Hello?” I said, “Sheriff Brown?” Paused(停頓). “Yes.” “Well, this is Jimmy Calkins.”

“And I want you to know that I did it.” Paused. “I knew it!” he yelled back. We had a good laugh and a ___36___ discussion. His closing words were, “Jimmy, I always felt bad for you ___37___ your buddies got it off their chest, but you were carrying it ___38___ all these years. I want to thank you for calling me...for your sake.”

Jimmy inspired me to ___39___ all 101 items on my list within two years, and I always remember what I learned from the course: It’s never too late to ___40___the past wrong doings.

21. A. something                  B. anything            C. somebody                 D. anybody

22. A. ashamed                    B. afraid           C. sure                         D. proud      

23. A. private              B. boring         C. interesting                D. funny

24. A. foolish              B. polite          C. simple                   D. brave

25. A. expected                    B. suggested       C. ordered                    D. demanded

26. A. connect with                  B. depend on      C. make apologies to     D. get along with

27. A. improve                   B. continue         C. realize              D. keep

28. A. notes                B. list              C. plan                 D. stories

29. A. any                  B. most          C. none                D. all

30. A. part                  B. game          C. trick                D. record

31. A. view                 B. sign            C. attention              D. remark

32. A. also                  B. even           C. still                  D. ever

33. A. appears             B. considers        C. presents               D. remembers

34. A. angry               B. happy         C. doubtful              D. alive

35. A. words               B. rings           C. repeats                    D. calls

36. A. cold                 B. plain           C. nervous               D. lively

37. A. in case              B. so long as       C. unless              D. because

38. A. around              B. out             C. through               D. away

39. A. build up                   B. make up         C. clear up               D. give up

40. A. regret               B. forgive               C. right                D. punish

第二節(jié)   補全對話

Policeman：Now, Jimmy, did you get a good view of the accident?

Jimmy：Oh, yes. I was standing outside the bank building and I saw it quite clearly.

Policeman：Do you know what time it was?

Jimmy：Yes.___61___ It was 2：45 exactly.

Policeman：Good. ____62____

Jimmy：Well, quite slowly — about 10 miles an hour. It was coming up York Road. ____63____ But they were still red when he went over them.

Policeman：I see. ____64____Was it also driving slowly?

Jimmy：It was coming along Union Street about 30 miles per hour. It was a blue Toyota. ____65____

Policeman：Did you see what colour his traffic(交通) light was?

Jimmy：Yes, it changed to yellow just before he crossed it.

A.What about the car?

B. I checked my watch.

C. Didn’t you see the car?

D. Now, how fast was the truck moving?

E. Was the car going beyond the speed limit?

F. I suppose the truck driver knew the lights were going to change.

G. The driver stopped his car when he saw the truck crossing the street.

--- Do remember to charge the battery 12 hours when you first use it.

  --- _________.

       A. Made it             B. Got it                C. Got on with it           D. Remembered it

The most important thing for Lucy is to find a proper job,____ in which she can bring her ability and potential into full play.

A. that                          B. this                   C. one                       D. the one

—Jack took the 8:30 bus to Guangzhou this morning．

       —Really? He _____ 8:20 Express．It is much more comfortable and faster to travel by train．

       A．could have taken            B．would have taken 

       C．need have taken            D．must have taken

第二部分．閱讀理解（共25小題。第一節(jié)每小題2分，第二節(jié)每小題1分；滿分45分）

閱讀下面五篇短文，從每題后所給的四個選項中選出最佳答案。

When someone gives you advice, listen without judgment, try to find value in what you’re hearing, and say: “Thank you”. This wise advice is easy to understand yet hard to practice. I’ll give you an example from my life when I totally blew it in terms of practicing what I teach.

In my work I travel constantly. I always put off going to the airport until the last second. My wife, Lyda, was sitting next to me in the front seat. I was racing along and not paying much attention. Lyda cried out! “Look out! There is a red light up ahead. ”

Being a trained behavioral science professional—who teaches others the value of encouraging advice—I screamed at her: “I know there is a red light up ahead! Don’t you think I can see?” When we arrived at the airport, Lyda didn’t speak to me. I wondered why she seemed mad at me.

During the flight to New York, I did a cost-benefit analysis. I asked myself: “What was the cost of just listening when Lyda called out the warning? Zero.” I then reasoned: “What was the potential benefit? What could have been saved?” Several potential benefits came to mind, including her life, my life, and the lives of other people.