5、   Indonesia is known as the country of islands. It has 17,508. But in recent years, the popular tourist destination has lost some of its shine.

   Due to rising sea levels caused by global warming, 24 Indonesian islands have gone under the sea. Scientists say 2,000 more will disappear before 2030. In the past three years, the southeast Asian nation also witnessed its islands destroyed by a tsunami(海嘯) and typhoons.

   “If no measures are taken to fight climate change, the beautiful islands will go forever.” scientists told environmental ministers from about 190 countries at a UN climate change meeting.

   This week they are meeting in Bali, an Indonesian islands. They are trying to reach a deal to cut the world’s emissions(排放) of CO₂， which makes the earth warmer.

Indonesia is not alone. This year has been more extreme weather  hit the world. Canada and US suffered heavy storms and typhoons, While Australians were caught in the heaviest drought in a century.

In China , the average temperature this year went up by 1.2℃ from last year, reaching the highest on record since 1951. From Jiangxi and Hunan in the south to Heilongjiang and Jilin in the northeast , one third of farmland has suffered from a drought.

However, other parts of the country got too much rain. More than 700 people were killed in floods, landslides(泥石流) and storms. “These weather extreme are the more obvious effects of global warming,” said Song Lianchun, a climate expert.

Scientists say time is running out. To escape from the worst effects, global CO2 emissions need to be cut from the levels they were at in 2000 by 50 to 85 percent by 2050.

But in recent years climate change talks have been bogged down by arguments over  who will pay the bill for cleaner technology. Developing countries are worried that the cut in emissions will slow their economic development.

“China will play a responsible and constructive role in the meeting,” said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. The nation is now the world’s second largest greenhouse gas emitter(排放者) .”However, developed nations should help developing nations deal with the global issue.”

67. Which of the following is in the correct order?

   a. More and more islands are going under the sea

   b. The sea levels are continuously rising.

   c. The weather is getting warmer and warmer

   d. Emission of CO2 is increasing.

   A. a b c d       B. b c d a       C. c b a d         D. d c b a

68. What does the phrase “extreme weather” mean in the story?

   A. Temperatures are rising all over the world.

   B. Bad weather like floods, drought, and landslides happen in some countries.

   C. More and more farmland is eaten up by desert.

   D. It pours down in some places, while it doesn’t rain at all in other places.

69. Climate change talks have become bogged down because countries cannot agree on ____________.

   A. who should be responsible for causing climate change

   B. who will pay for the cleaner technology needed to tackle(處理) climate change

   C. whether developed nations should help developing nations in solving climate change

   D. whether developing nations should cut emission of CO2

70. What is China’s attitude towards dealing with problems of climate change?

     A. China will pay for the cleaner technology.

B. China will take an active part in dealing with climate change.

C. China think it is developed nations’ responsibility to deal with climate change.

D. China will depend on developed nations to help it to solve climate change.

4、How do apology languages work? Have you ever tried to apologize, only to be refused? It may be that you were offering a partial apology in a “l(fā)anguage” , that was foreign to your listener. The five languages of apology include:

Apology Language 1: “I am sorry.”

List the hurtful effects of your action. Not “I am sorry if …”, but “I am sorry that…”. You might ask if they want to add any points that you have not recognized.

Apology Language 2:“I was wrong.”

     Name your mistake and accept fault. Note that it is easier to say “You are right” than “ I am wrong”, but the latter carries more weight.

Apology Language 3: “ What can I do to make it right?”

     How are you now? How shall I make amends(彌補) to you? How can I restore your confidence that I love you― even though I was so hurtful to you?

Apology Language 4: “I’ll try not to do that again.”

     Engage in problem-solving. Don’t make excuses for yourself such as, “Well, my day was just so…” Instead, offer what you will change to prevent yourself from putting them in the same bad situation again.

Apology Language 5: “Will you please forgive me?”

      Be patient in seeking forgiveness. They may need some time or greater clarification of your input from Apology Languages 1-4.

      Finally, your apology may not be accepted, but at least you know that you have been faithful in offering a sincere olive branch of peace.

63. The passage mainly talks about___________

   A. 5 tips for apologies that work

   B. 5 ways of refusing apologies

   C. the function of  apology languages

   D. the importance of  apology languages

64. According to Paragraph 1, your apology may be refused mainly because________

   A. your listeners can’t understand your dialect

   B. your listeners can’t hear what you said clearly

   C. your apology is not sincere.

   D. your apology is not expressed well enough.

65. When offering an apology , which of the following does the author prefer?

    A. “You are right”

B. “I am sorry if …”

C.“I was wrong.”

D. “Well, my day was just so…”

66. In the last paragraph, the author tells us even if your apology may not be accepted, at least ___________.

   A. It’s your fault any more

   B. your mind will be at peace

   C. your friend will make peace with you.

   D. your apology is true to your heart

3、It was evening when my parents and I ventured across Nemeiben Lake, in Northern Saskatchewan. This vast lake had a unique reputation as being the best fishing and tourist resort.

With the boat undocked and the gear and luggage stored beneath the security of the seats, we set off into the setting sun at 8:30.

Unlike my parents , I had never been on a fishing boat before and was captivated(迷住) by the speed and grace in which it traveled through the waves. The lake was deserted as the sky began to darken and looked more threatening by the minute.

Suddenly the boat hit something with such a force that we all fell over in our seats. The whole boat shook for a moment, before water started to trickle slowly over stern. My father went to the back and after many attempts to start the engine, he began to look very worried. The water was now rushing in at a much faster rate, tipping the boat at an awkward angle.

We tried our best to hold on to something. The worst was yet to come. With our life jackets secured and fastened, we waited as the boat sank deeper into the water. We were soon immersed in the chilly depths. The biting cold was more terrifying than anyone could imagine.

My parents, who were dressed in floater jackets, clung desperately to each other, trying to keep their heads above water. I, on the other hand, wasn’t so fortunate. A strong gust of wind blew briskly across the lake, bringing with it, torrential rain and threatening thunderstorms. The strong waves carried me on into the night. The waves continued to pound violently, forcing me underwater.

The following morning a fisherman found us. By that time, our body temperatures were twenty-four degrees, which meant we were nearly dead. Later investigation showed that we had been in the water for fifteen hours.

60. What is the main idea of the passage?

     A. An exciting experience my parents and I had

B. A disappointing experience my parents and I had

C. An adventurous experience my parents and I had

D. A strong experience my parents and I had

61. Unlike the other lakes in Northern Saskatchewan, the Nemeiben Lake____________.

   A. was the most dangerous and threatening lake

   B. was most famous for fishing and tourism

   C. was the largest and deepest in this area

   D. had a good reputation for its wildlife

62. What is the reason which caused the accident?

   A. Because of the thunderstorms

   B. Because the boat sank.

   C. Because the boat hit something with force.

   D. Because we had no life jackets

2、Premier Win Jiabao continued his second trip around the quake disaster zone on May 23, 2008, visiting surviving students in Mianyang, one of the worst-hit cities.

In a tent school, where more than 500 students from the destroyed Beichuan Middle School were studying, Premier Wen encouraged them to study harder following the disaster. “l(fā)et us not forget the earthquake,” he told the students. “Then you will know what life is all about―it is bumpy, as the roads are.  Today, people save us and take good care of us. In the future, we will help them in return.” He wrote on the blackboard to encourage them, “Hardships make a country stronger.”

His first trip to the area was on May 12, just hours after the powerful quake rocked Sichuan at 2:28 pm. During the next four days, Premier Wen set foot in almost all of the worst-hit counties, walking over rocks and tiles, comforting weeping children and encouraging rescuers.

The Chinese Premier says saving lives is the top priority. “We must try all means to get into those areas. The earlier, the better. One person can be saved one second earlier. As long as there is a gleam of hope, we will make efforts 100 times greater than that.’

Chinese are deeply moved by what the Premier has said and done. A mother sent a message to her son in Beijing, saying “The 66-year-old Premier Wen has worked really hard for quake relief. He has comforted and moved us. Pass this on to your friends, pray for him.”

56. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. Hardships make a country stronger.

B. Premier Wen jiabao went on his first trip around the quake disaster zone.

C. Life is difficult.

D. The Chinese are deeply moved by Premier Wen.

57. By saying “Then you will know what life is all about―it is bumpy, as the roads are.”,Premier Wen want to tell the students that _______________.

    A. Life is filled with various difficulties , we must overcome them

    B. roads of the area are rough, we should repair them

    C. they should forget the earthquake and study harder

    D. earthquakes are common on Sichuan, we shouldn’t be afraid

58.What did Premier Wen do when he first set foot in almost all of the worst-hit counties EXPECT________________________________.

    A. walking over rocks and tiles

    B. comforting weeping children

    C. encouraging rescuers

    D. asking them not to forget the earthquake

59. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

    A. The Chinese are grateful for what the Premier has said and done.

    B. Chinese are deeply moved by what the Premier has said and done

    C. What the Premier has said and done comforted the mother.

    D. The mother’s message is moving.

1、A while ago my family and I went sledding. As I watched my children climbing up the slope, I started  36 .

    Many people are  37  that most of today’s social problems are because of the “me ” generation; youngsters are just out for  38  and pay no attention to others or their needs. Indeed, a common belief is that today’s youngsters won’t do anything  39  there is something in it for them.

    Yet, while sledding, I saw a  40  side to youngsters. I watched my two oldest children  41  my youngest by the hand to help her up the slippery slope each time they  42 . They would have been faster  43  her, but not once did they try to  44  her without helping.

    Don’t get me wrong; these children  45  fight among themselves and, on occasion,  46  horribly. But I can take them  47  and know that they won’t ask for anything; I can talk to them about hurricane victims and know that they will  48  to donate some of their own money.

    Perhaps, therefore, the “me” generation is to  49  for many social problems ― not the youngsters who want everything, but the  50  in their lives who have taught them to selfishly think only of themselves. Most adults have been  51  at sometime or another. In this case, they are really cold towards others.  52 , many pass it down to their children. Then the children learn to put themselves first!

Most young children want to help. We can  53  that feeling to continue into adulthood by teaching the  54  my children learned while sledding: Life is a slippery slope with  55  of bruises（受傷）, but we can all make it to the top if we remember to help those who need it.

23、The life he was used to         greatly since 1992.

       A. was changed        B. has changed    C. changing             D. have changed    

22、 I had been told that she was really nice but she was ______ nice when I met her.

   A. anything but                   B. something but

   C. nothing but                    D. everything but

21、The average cost of a new house per square meter has ____by 10% ＄400.

A. sent up      B. come up        C. gone up       D. risen up

20、I was about to go to bed ____ suddenly someone knocked at the door.

A. while         B. since            C. when           D. then

19、--Waiter！How much will I pay for a night?

--Prices _____ from room to room.

A. increase    B. vary    C. range    D. divide