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阅读理解。     Could you stand the noise of a street-sweeping truck going up and down the street outside of your house
three times a week at 4 a.m.? The noise-described by Blomberg as "loud as a NASCAR (全国运动汽车竞赛
协会) race car but at a speed of 5 miles per hour-annoyed him so much that he tried to persuade the city to
rearrange for street sweeping to begin at 6 a. m. He also founded the non-profit Noise Pollution Clearinghouse,
an organization that provides research and information to others whose request for quiet might otherwise fall
on deaf ears.
      Hearing loss is the most obvious medical consequence of noise pollution, but it is hardly the only one,
explains environmental psychologist Airline Bronzaft. In her research, Bronzaft found that constant noise
exposure can reduce children"s learning ability and cognitive (认知的) development."Most importantly, each
day, you"ve got to take a break from sound regularly." says Bronzaft.
    "The bad news," says Blomberg, "is that the last century was the noisiest in history. The good news," he
continues, "is that the greener we get, the quieter we"ll also get." Electric cars and lawn equipment make less
noise, just as more fuel-efficient vehicles. Improved technology can also provide measures to make the
problem less serious. Police cars could replace those loud sirens (警报器) with models that better aim the
sound in one direction.
     "I don"t think you can name a noise source that I can"t find a way to make it quieter," says Blomberg. But
the real challenge is to change people"s attitudes." In the 1960s, we made it unacceptable to throw litter out of
the window of your car," he says. Today it"s time to recognize that"noise is to the soundscape as rubbish is
to the landscape." The goal is to "create a culture where you do not throw your "noise" litter out of the
window."

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阅读理解。      In many societies, there is often greater acceptance of light skin than dark skin. Light skin may be seen
as a mark of beauty, intelligence and success. These beliefs can lead to social pressure even within the same
racial or ethnic group, if some members are darker skinned than others.
      The result is that skin lightening has become a common activity across Africa, Asia and other areas of
the world. More and more people with dark skin are using skin-lightening products, even if they may face
health risks.
      They believe that having whiter skin will improve their lives. Many people think they will have a better
chance of getting a job or marrying into a better family. Or they want to look like what their society generally
considers beautiful.
      Some beauty care products and soaps contain chemicals that make skin lighter. This process is also called
bleaching. But some of the chemicals are extremely dangerous. One of the chemicals has been linked to
kidney (肾) damage and some kinds of cancer. It also causes low birth weight in babies when mothers use it
during pregnancy.
      At first, bleaching products make the skin color lighter. But after long-term use they can cause problems.
They can even make some skin darker. The chemicals in the products block and break down the natural
process that gives color to skin. The skin loses its natural barrier to protect against sunlight. Then the skin
can become thick and discolored. Usually the person will use more of the product in an effort to correct the
problem, but this only makes it worse.
      Fatimata Ly treats skin conditions in the Senegalese capital, Dakar. Doctor Ly says skin bleaching has
become a problem throughout Senegal. She says the chemicals are now more dangerous because they are
stronger. Some cases have resulted in blackened fingernails, infections and permanent skin damage.
      And these are not the only risks. Experts say some people who change their skin color suffer emotional
damage. They feel regret and sadness. They feel that instead of risking their health, they should have learned
to love and accept their skin color as it was. 1. Which of the following words can replace the underlined word "bleaching"? [     ]
A. whitening
B. changing
C. lighting
D. pleasing 2. Why has the skin lightening become a common activity all over the world?[     ]
A. There are many products that can make the dark skin light.
B. Many people with dark skin have no confidence.
C. Relatively speaking, light skin has more advantages over dark skin.
D. People with dark skin are forced by the pressure of their families. 3. According to the text the following are the risks using the bleaching products EXCEPT ______. [     ]
A. blackened fingernails
B. permanent skin damage
C. emotional damage
D. a waste of time and money 4. From the text we can conclude the writer"s attitude toward using the bleaching products is
    probably ______. [     ]
A. supportive
B. positive
C. doubtful
D. negative

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阅读理解。     Illegal removal of coral (珊瑚) along Sri Lanka"s coastline increased the amount of destruction on the
island by last December"s tsunami, say researchers.
     Harindra Fernando, a fluid dynamicist (力学家) at Arizona State University in Tempe, made the connection
after a visit to his native Sri Lanka earlier this year. While serving as a scientific expert and translator for a
BBC-documentary team, he chatted with locals who said they saw the tsunami turn sideways when it hit
coral-which would have made it less powerful than in coral-free areas. Fernando linked this to trucks he had
seen last year carrying piles of coral away from the sea.
     Using the eyewitness reports, estimates (估算) of wave heights, and a series of divers to check the
presence or absence of corals, Fernando and his colleagues produced a map of coral gaps and wave flooding
along Sri Lanka"s southwest coast.
    The tsunami reached significantly farther inland through the gaps: in one instance, the water traveled 1.5
kilometres long and knocked a passenger train off its tracks, killing 1,700. But only a few kilometers away,
where the coral was still undamaged, the wave travelled just 50 metres inland and caused no deaths.
     There is a similar phenomenon. In Nicaragua in 1992, a tsunami poured through a break in the coral reef
made to let boats through. "Within this passage, water went one kilometre inland," says Fernando. "But
nearby, where the coral was undamaged, there were still beach umbrellas standing."
    In Sri Lanka, coral is illegally mined to provide souvenirs for tourists, or to be used in house paint. Coral
harvesters sometimes blow it up with dynamite (炸药) in order to collect fish at the same time. Often, the
reefs in the best shape are those in front of hotels, as the hotel owners maintain them for the tourists.
Fernando hopes that his findings will encourage the Sri Lankan government to enforce (实施) its laws against
coral mining. 1. Harindra Fernando did all the following EXCEPT ______.

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A. serving as a translator for a BBC-documentary team
B. helping the Sri Lankan government enforce its laws against coral mining
C. producing a map of coral gaps along Sri Lanka"s southwest coast
D. linking the coral removal with the destruction of Tsunami 2. The main idea of Paragraph 5 is that ______.

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A. undamaged coral can greatly decrease tsunami damage
B. coral-free area is a danger to passenger trains
C. in general, water travels 30 times farther inland in a coral-free area
D. it is urgent to enforce laws against coral mining 3. Which of the following may NOT be the cause of coral gaps?

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A. Boat passages.
B. Tourists" sightseeing.
C. Fish collecting.
D. Tourists" souvenirs. 4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

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A. Harindra Fernando, a Great Environment Protector
B. Stop Using Coral as Souvenirs
C. Coral Cried "Help! Help!"
D. Coral Mining Enhanced (加剧) Tsunami Damage

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阅读理解。      If you are a male and you are reading this, congratulations: you are a survivor. According to statistics,
you are more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer than a woman, and nine times more likely to die of
AIDS. Assuming you make it to the end of your natural term, about 78 years for men in Australia, you will
die on average five years before a woman.
      There are many reasons for this, men take more risks than women and are more likely to drink and
smoke, but perhaps more importantly, men don"t go to the doctor.
     "Men aren"t seeing doctors as often as they should," says Dr. Gullotta, "This is particularly so for the
over-40s, when diseases tend to strike." Gullotta says a healthy man should visit the doctor every year or
two. For those over 45,it should be at least once a year.
      According to a recent survey, 95%of women aged between 15 and early 40s see a doctor once a year,
compared to 70% of men in the same age group.
      "A lot of men think they are invincible (不可战胜的)" Gullotta says "They only come in when a friend
drops dead on the golf course and they think "Dear me, if it could happen to him, …""
      Then there is the ostrich (鸵鸟) approach, "Some men are scared of what might be there and would
rather not know," says Dr. Ross Cartmill. "Most men get their cars serviced more often than they service
their bodies," Cartmill says. He believes most diseases that commonly affect men could be addressed by
preventive check-ups. Regular check-ups for men would inevitably (不可避免地) place stress on the public
purse. Cartmill says. "But prevention is cheaper in the long run than having to treat the diseases. Besides, the
final cost is far greater." 1. Which is the most important reason why men die five years earlier on average than women according to
    the passage? [     ]
A. Men drink and smoke much more than women.
B. Men aren"t as cautious as women in face of danger.
C. Men don"t seek medical care as often as women.
D. Men are more likely to suffer from fatal diseases. 2. Which of the following best completes the sentence "Dear me, if it could happen to him,…" in paragraph5? [     ]
A. I should avoid playing golf.
B. I should consider myself lucky.
C. it would be a big misfortune.
D. it could happen to me, too. 3. What does Dr. Ross Cartmill mean by "the ostrich approach" in paragraph 6? [     ]
A. A new treatment for certain psychological problems.
B. Refusal to get medical treatment for fear of the pain involved.
C. Unwillingness to find out about one"s disease because of fear.
D. A casual attitude towards one"s health conditions. 4. What does Cartmill say about regular check-ups for men?[     ]
A. They may increase public expenses.
B. They will save money in the long run.
C. They may cause psychological stress on men.
D. They will enable men to live as long as women.

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阅读理解。      Speaking of Copenhagen, what do you think of? The little Mermaid, the fairy tale writer H.C. Anderson,
the COP15 meetings, or a city where people bike even though they have cars.
     When landing on Copenhagen Tasstrup Airport, you can see numbers of white propeller generators
standing in the blue waterfront. The constant moving paddles are producing renewable energy to the city.
During the recent Climate Change Conference, the city was introduced to the world as an example of
climate-friendly city. Evidences other than wind power stations were obvious everywhere.
      While private cars can be a great source of pollution in other cities, the main form of transport in the
capital of Denmark is, however, public transportation. By public transportation, I mean one of very good
quality. Buses are usually Volvo and most of the traffic lights are of Siemens. Additionally, buses, metros
and intercity-trains (named S-train) are well equipped, constantly maintained, special and good-looking. The
seats in the trains are of sofa-designed. Sticky gum or dirty spot rarely appear. Thanks to a small population,
it is much easier to maintain the condition of the vehicles. Free wireless internet service is provided in S-trains.
Seats are always possible even at rush hours if the passenger is patient enough to look for it. Taking the
convenience for granted, Danish people find it hard to imagine how the metro in Tokyo can be as crowded
as a "sardin can". Pets and baby-wagons are allowed in buses, subways and S-trains. All the facilities enable
better service to bigger passenger group. It is also notable that the mass transit uses green fuels and electricity.
      Cars are common in Copenhagen, but people have an alternative of short distance transport: bikes.
Denmark is known as bike-friendly for many reasons, such as flat land, splendid cycle ways, and the Danish
fond of motion. But please be aware that riding a bike in Copenhagen is not like biking in Beijing. First of all,
it is quite speedy. Many people ride to work every morning. Punctuality is important and they have to ride as
fast as possible to be on time. So why not speed up? Not my philosophy. As a result, I am often hastened by
impatient riders who unfortunately piled up after me. Second, considering the speed, bike helmets, front and
back lights and other necessary accessories are required. Riders need to set a white light in the front of the
bike and red light at the back. One may end up with a big fine if not riding with them. 1. In the passage we get to know that _____. [     ]
A. all energy come from wind power stations
B. different kinds of green energy keep this city running
C. a lot of electricity is imported from other countries
D. people in this city use little energy 2. S-trains are a kind of transportation _____. [     ]
A. which send their passengers from one city to another
B. which uses wind to run their ways
C. which is the only way for you to go from one city to another
D. which you are not allowed to take if you take a pet3. In the last paragraph what does "Punctuality" mean? [     ]
A. Being fit
B. Not being scolded
C. Not being late
D. Speeding 4. In Copenhagen if you ride too slow, _____. [     ]
A. you will be fined by police
B. it means that you need to buy a better bike
C. you may block the traffic flow
D. many bike riders will shout at you

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