阅读理解。 The IOC today launched the bid process for the Games of the XXXI Olymp

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阅读理解。     The IOC today launched the bid process for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in 2016. The 203 National
Olympic Committees (NOCs) have been invited to submit the name of a city within their jurisdiction as an
Applicant City to host the Games in nine years time.
     Phase Ⅰ: the candidature acceptance procedure
     This phase involves a thorough review by the IOC of each city"s potential to organize the 2016 Olympic
Games. Cities will be asked to reply to a questionnaire. Their answers will be studied by the IOC in order to
help the IOC Executive Board to select the cities that will become Candidate Cities and therefore move on to
Phase Ⅱ. All relevant information and deadlines relating to the first phase are contained in the Candidature
Acceptance Procedure and Questionnaire.
     Phase Ⅱ: the candidature evaluation procedure

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Candidate Cities will be requested to submit their Candidature File, that is to say, an in-depth description of their Olympic project, and prepare for the visit of the IOC Evaluation Commission. The
13 September 2007	NOCs to inform the IOC of the name of an Applicant City
14 January 2008	Submission of Application File and guarantee letters to the IOC
Jan. - June 2008	Examination of replies by the IOC
June 2008	IOC Executive Board acceptance of Candidate Cities
8 - 24 August 2008	Olympic Games Observer Program-Beijing 2008
12 February 2009	Submission of Candidature File to the IOC
One month before the election of the Host City	Report of the 2016 IOC Evaluation Commission
2 October 2009	Election of the Host City of the 2016 Olympic Games during the 121st IOC Session in Copenhagen
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Although it might have happened anywhere, my encounter with the green banana started on a steep mountain road in the central area of Brazil. I was driving up through beautiful countryside when the radiator (水箱) began to leak. I stopped at the next village, which consisted of a small store and a few houses. People came over to look. "That"s easy to fix," a man said. He sent a boy running for some green bananas. He patted me on the shoulder, assuring me that everything would work out. "Green bananas," he smiled. Everyone agreed. We chatted casually while all the time I was wondering what they could possibly do to my radiator with their green bananas. I did not ask them, though, as that would show my ignorance, so I talked about the beauty of the land that lay before our eyes. Huge rock formations, like Sugar Loaf in Rio,rose up all around us. "Do you see that tall one right over there?" asked the man, pointing to a particularly tall, slender pinnacle (尖端) of dark rock. "That rock marks the center of the world." I looked to see if he was teasing me, but his face was serious. He, in turn, inspected me carefully, as if to make sure I grasped the significance of his statement. The occasion called for some show of recognition on my part. "The center of the World?" I repeated, trying to show interest. He nodded, "The absolute center. Everyone around here knows it." At that moment the boy returned with an armful of green bananas. The man cut one in half and pressed the cut end against the radiator jacket. The banana melted into a glue against the hot metal, stopping the leaks instantly. I was so astonished at this that I mush have looked rather foolish and everyone laughed. They then refilled my radiator and gave me extra bananas to take along. An hour later, after using the green banana once more, my radiator and I reached our destination. It took me a little longer to fully grasp the importance of the rock which the villagers believed marked the center of the world. I had at first doubted their claim, as I knew for a fact that the center was located somewhere else in New England. After all, my grandfather had come from there. But gradually I realized the village people had a very reasonable belief and I agreed with them. We all tend to regard as the center that special place where we are known, where we know others, where things mean much to us, and where we ourselves have both identity and meaning: family, school, town and local region could all be our center of the world. The lesson which gradually dawned on me was actually very simple. Every place has special meanings for the people in it, and in a certain sense every place represents the center of the world. The world has numerous such centers, and no one student or traveler can experience all of them. But once a conscious breakthrough to a second center is made, a life-long perspective and collection can begin. The cultures of the world are full of unexpected green bananas with special value and meaning. They have been there for ages, ripening slowly, perhaps waiting patiently for people to come along to encounter them. In fact, a green banana is waiting for all of us if we would leave our own centers of the world in order to experience other places.
1. The author stopped at a village on his way because he wanted to ____.
A. have his car repaired B. enjoy the beautiful scenery C. look for some bananas to fix his radiator D. talk to some villagers to learn about their way of life
2. What"s the author"s reaction to the man"s remarks on the center of the earth?
A. He thought the man was serious about what he said. B. He thought that the man was telling the truth. C. He thought that the man was telling a story. D. He thought the man was making fun of him.
3. What does the author come to learn from the man"s remarks?
A. The rock mentioned by the man is really the center of the world for everyone. B. There are lots of such "rocks" in the world representing the center of the world. C. There is only one center in the world that is actually in New England. D. As a matter of fact, the center of the world does not exist in his opinion.
4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. A green banana refers to a banana that is not ripe. B. A green banana is something that can be used to repair a leaking radiator. C. A green banana refers to a certain culture that is unknown to an outsider. D. A green banana is something useful that we find unexpectedly.
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What is the single largest cause of sick leave in the UK? The answer is not the common cold or flu, but back pain. Back pain affects one in three British adults, costs the country over 5bn every year and is obviously difficult to treat. But now Britain"s National Health Service (NHS) will be offering a new solution: acupuncture (针刺疗法). The ancient Chinese needle therapy has been around in the UK for many years, but this is the first time it has been officially endorsed by the NHS"s advisory body, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE). Traditionally, doctors in the UK have advised back pain sufferers to stay active, do stretching exercises and take painkillers when necessary. In more serious cases some people are given X-ray treatment or injections with therapeutic substances. NICE, however, say there is evidence that acupuncture may be more effective than expensive X-rays or injections, so patients who have been suffering for over six weeks should be give a choice. As an alternative to acupuncture, patients will be able to choose either a course of spinal manipulation (用针操作), or a series of special exercise sessions. In the UK, acupuncture is classed as a complementary therapy, which is the term given to a medical procedure which hasn"t been subjected to the strict trials by which scientists prove some treatments work. While many experts have welcomed the move to make acupuncture available on the NHS, some are still skeptical about its effectiveness. Research from the US earlier this month found that simulated acupuncture using toothpicks which do not pierce the skin could be as good as using real needles. So while some are yet to be convinced, back pain sufferers will be hoping that acupuncture helps get them feeling healthy and mobile again. Employers, on the other hand, will be hoping it gets them back to work.
1. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. The largest cause of sick leave in the UK B. Different ways to treat back pain C. Acupuncture in the UK D. The ancient Chinese needle therapy
2. According to NICE, which of the following ways is more effective to treat back pain?
A. To stay active and do stretching exercises. B. To take painkillers. C. To take X-ray treatment or injection. D. To use the Chinese needle therapy.
3. Which of the following statements about acupuncture is true?
A. Acupuncture costs less money and have slower effects than X-rays or injections. B. Patients suffering back pain for a long time are more advised to use acupuncture. C. Patients taking acupuncture have to take a course of spinal manipulation. D. Doctors can use needles or toothpicks to perform acupuncture.
4. Why is acupuncture classed as a complementary therapy in the UK?
A. Some British don"t have trust in it. B. Its medical procedure hasn"t been strictly tested scientifically. C. The main British treatment is very effective. D. It is not strict in the treatment.
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A vuvuzela is a horn, about a meter long, usually made of a colorful cheap plastic. It is the choice of noise-makers for South African football fans. When it"s blown by thousands of supporters at the same time, it"s loud, very loud. It sounds a bit like and air horn and you can hear it a lot during the 2010 World Cup. The vuvuzela was originally made from a kudu horn and was traditionally used to summon people to gatherings. But the horn you see at soccer matches in South Africa today originated from a tin horn that became popular with South African soccer fans around 15 years ago. A sports company began to mass- produce a plastic version in the South Africa colors, and this is what you see (and hear) at every soccer match. Now it"s become an official symbol of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and more popular around the world. The vuvuzela will be ubiquitous during the 2010 World Cup. There was a call for FIFA to ban the vuvuzela during the Confederations Cup that took place in South Africa in June 2009. European joumalists got into a tizzy(紧张) about the noise. The Guardian reported:"It sounds like extremely terrible." But FIFA stood its ground, as Mr Blatter, FIFA"s president says "Vuvuzelas, drums and singing are part of African football culture. It is part of their celebration, it is part of their culture, so let them blow the vuvuzelas." Adam Carnegie, a graphic artist from Cape Town, founded the Kelp Environmental Learning Project. The project employs local men and women to collect kelp, dry it and then hand paint colorful designs on it. The mission is simple. "We want to create jobs, make a noise, make people laugh, remind people to be in the moment." Like most trumpets, getting any noise from a vuvuzela requires significant pursing of the lips and the ability to blow with force. Your cheeks will be zinging afterward. You can personalize your vuvy blowing techniques with a lot of practice, but generally it produces one big sound.
1. The vuvuzela ____.
A. is usually made of metal B. has a length of two and a half feet C. was first used in a local sports game D. is one of the official symbols of the 2010 World Cup
2. The underlined word "ubiquitous" in the 3rd paragraph probably means "____".
A. banned B. heard everywhere C. extremely expensive D. strictly limited
3. Why did FIFA stand its ground on the issue of the vuvuzela?
A. Because the vuvuzela is typical of African football culture. B. Because it is the host country"s right to make their choice. C. Because the vuvuzela will make the 2010 World Cup special. D. Because more member countries support the use of the vuvuzela.
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Vampires (吸血鬼) Vampire stories go back thousands of years. The acts we now associate with vampires, such as rising from the grave and drinking blood, were popularized by Eastern European stories. Most early cultures created stories to explain things they didn"t understand. For example, hair and nails continue to grow after people die, which has already been proved possible by modern science. These facts were unknown to most people in the 19th century, however. As a result, the legends surrounding such mysteries were kept alive. Count Dracula In 1897, Irish writer Bram Stoker"s novel Dracula was published, spreading the vampire stories to a mass audience. In the hovel, the Count Dracula of Transylvania, a 500-year-old vampire, has drunk his country dry and must move to England in search of new victims. Dracula means "son of the dragon" or "son of the devil" in Romania. Werewolf The story of a half-man, half-wolf beast is as old as that of vampires, and almost as varied. In most werewolf stories, however, a beast would silently enter settlements at night and steal a young child or an animal. The most common explanation of werewolf stories is that the beast was usually an ordinary wolf. The genetic disorder, which causes too much body hair, may also have helped to popularize the story. Frankenstein This is a fictional scientist created by British writer Mary Shelly in 1818. Dr. Frankenstein lives m a castle and is so addicted to making living beings from parts of dead bodies that he refuses to marry. The story of Frankenstein may have been planted in Shelly"s mind since she visited Castle Frankenstein in Germany, where an alchemist (炼术士) tried to do experiments with the aim of making people live longer. The Invisible Man In H.G.Wells" 1897 story, a young scientist called Griffin, manages to make himself invisible. But he cannot find a way to become visible again. He then wants to make use of his super power but finally has gone mad. Wells" tale owes a great debt to Greek philosopher Plato"s book Republic.
1. The best title for this passage should be ____.
A. Origins of Ghosts B. Tales of Horror C. Exciting Stories D. Science Fictions
2. The people in the 19th century did NOT know ____.
A. why vampires drank blood B. why dead people rose from the grave C. that vampires always kept their nails D. that hair could continue to grow after people died
3. What do most of the werewolf stories have in common according to the passage?
A. The beast often silently entered settlements at night and stole a little child. B. The werewolf was in genetic disorder, so it had a lot of body hair. C. An ordinary wolf would enter settlements at night and steal a child. D. The beast was sometimes a half-man and sometimes a half-wolf.
4. Which of the following statements is right about Frankenstein and The Invisible Man?
A. They were produced based on the writers" real experience. B. They were the producers of science and technology. C. They were not well suited to their surroundings. D. They were folk legends in the writers" homeland.
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Marking the opening of a new decade, 2010 has brought us many surprises and delights. It has also delivered its fair share of pain and frustration. Many delivered its fair share of pain and frustration. Many of the stories and headlines from this year have influenced our lives and left their marks on our vocabulary. Let"s look at some of the year"s brief highlights. The South Africa"s World Cup-vuvuzela This was the first World Cup staged on African soil. Before it opened. there were real concerns about the stadiums. infrastructure and safety. However, all worries disappeared, and for four glorious summer weeks South Africa became the focus of world attention, along with a global debate over noisy vuvuzela. The Chilean miners-promotional video On August 5, a Chilean mine accident trapped 33 miners 700 meters under the earth. The 69-day underground life that followed was the year"s global hot suspense drama, feel-good story and soap opera all rolled into one. The media joked that the live broadcast of miners" release was a great promotional video for the country. The Shanghai World Expo-"gelivable" More than 73 million people visited displays by 189 countries and regions at the Shanghai World Expo which ran from May l to October 31. With the theme of "Better City, Better Life", the Expo boosted Shanghai"s economy and established its reputation as a city of world stature. The spirit of volunteerism was a highlight of the event. Some 600,000 volunteers were described as "gelivable" (geli) by Internet users.
1. The underlined word "frustration" in Paragraph l means "____".
A. happiness B. excitement C. disappointment D. anger
2. The first paragraph is used as ____.
A. an introduction to the following B. an example of unusual events in 2010 C. a supporting to the writer"s argument D. a proof to identify the facts
3. The worrying World Cup in South Africa finally turned out to be ____.
A. troublesome B. noisy C. tiring D. successful
4. The world events in 2010 ____.
A. have an impact on our lives and words using B. have actually a global debate over noisy vuvuzela C. have led to a hot global suspense drama D. have been described as"gelivable" by Internet users