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第1题

To ease the protest against its projects, Sakhalin EnergyA．moved its platform. from the ba

To ease the protest against its projects, Sakhalin Energy

A．moved its platform. from the bay where the whales congregate.

B．established a panel to be in charge of its public relationship.

C．rejected its program near Sakhalin’s offshore.

D．organized some experts to study and protect the whales.

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第2题

Everyday some 16m barrels of oil leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. That is enou

gh to fill a soft drink can for everyone on earth, or to power every motor vehicle on the planet for 25 miles (40km). Gulf oil accounts for 40% of global trade in the sticky stuff. More important, it makes up two-thirds of known deposits. Whereas at present production rates the rest of the world's oil reserves will last for a mere 25 years, the Gulf's will last for 100 years. In other words, the region's strategic importance is set to grow and grow.

Or at least so goes the conventional wisdom, which is usually rounded out with scary talk of unstable, spendthrift regimes and a looming fundamentalist menace. Yet all those numbers come with caveats. A great deal of oil is consumed by the countries that produce it rather than traded, so in reality the Gulf accounts for less than a quarter of the world's daily consumption. As for reserves, the figures are as changeable as a mirage in the desert. The most comprehensive research available, conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey, refers to an "expected" total volume for global hydrocarbon deposits that is about double current known reserves. Using that figure, and throwing in natural gas along with oil, it appears that the Gulf contains a more moderate 30% or so of the planet's future fossil-fuel supplies. Leaving out the two Gulf states that are not covered in this survey—Iran and Iraq the remaining six between them hold something like 20% of world hydrocarbon reserves, not much more than Russia.

All the same, it is still a hefty chunk; enough, you might think, to keep the people living atop the wells in comfort for the foreseeable future. But you might be wrong. At present, the nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council have a combined national income roughly equal to Switzerland's, but a population which, at around 30m, is more than four times as big. It is also the fastest-growing on earth, having increased at nine times the Swiss rate over the past quarter-century. Meanwhile the region's share of world oil trade has fallen, as has the average price per barrel.

As a result, the income per person generated by GCC oil exports has been diminishing since the 1970s. True, surging demand from America and Asia has recently boosted the Gulf's share of trade, but the medium-term outlook for oil pries remains weak. Combined with continued growth in oil consumption, this should create sustained upward pressure on prices. And high oil prices will speed the search for alternatives. Who knows, in 20 years' time fuel cells and hydrogen power may have started to become commercial propositions.

In the eyes of the author, conventional opinion on the strategic importance of the Gulf oil is ______.

A．unclear.

B．constructive.

C．reasonable.

D．exaggerated.

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第3题

将括号中的各词变为适当的形式填入空白。56.Nowadays,youngsters like listening to CD music m

将括号中的各词变为适当的形式填入空白。

56.Nowadays,youngsters like listening to CD music more than (go) to concerts

57.It seems the roof (leak)for some time. We’d better call in the repairman.

58. It is reported that daydreaming improves a person’s ability (solve) everyday problems.

59. Ever since the paintings of contemporary artists went on exhibitiln at the gallery,there (be) many visitors every day.

60.Every student in this class likes the film (base) on the novel by D.H.Lawrence.

61. Some enjoy (meet)new people,while others want to be left alone.

62. Looking through the window, I found him (seat) in a sofa.

63. Deeply (touch) by her speech, many offered finacncial support to the school.

64.If I (follow) my teacher’s suggestions,I would have passed the examination.

65.Shortly afterwards,the government announced its (decide) on the future of the railways.

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第4题

Passage Five In every language there are two great classes of words which, taken together,

Passage Five

In every language there are two great classes of words which, taken together, consist of the whole vocabulary. First, there are those words with which we become acquainted in daily conversation, which we learn, that is to say, from the members of our own family and from our familiar associates, and which we should know and use even if we could not read or write. They concern the common things of life, and are the goods in trade of all those who speak the language. Such words may be called "popular", since they belong to the whole people; and are not the exclusive possession of a limited class.

On the other hand, our language includes a large number of words which are comparatively seldom used in ordinary conversation. Their meanings are known to every educated person, but there is little occasion to use them at home or in the market-place. Our first acquaintance with them comes not from our mother's lips or from the talk of our school-mates, but from books that we read, lectures that we bear, or the more formal conversation of highly educated speakers who are discussing some particular topic in a style. raised above the habitual level of everyday life. Such words are called "learned". And the distinction between them and "popular" words is of great importance to a right understanding of the language.

51. One class of words can be learned ______.

A. through everyday life

B. without too much practice

C. from popular songs

D. with a dictionary in one's hand

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第5题

Some of the notebooks George Washington kept as a young man are still in existence. They s

how that he was learning Latin, was very interested in the basics of good behaviour in society, and was reading English literature.

At school he seems only to have been interested in mathematics. In fact his formal education was surprisingly brief for a gentleman, and incomplete. For unlike other young Virginian gentlemen of that day, he did not go to the College of William and Mary in the Virginian capital of Williamsburg. In terms of formal training then, Washington contrasts sharply with some other early American Presidents such as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In later years, Washington probably regretted his lack of intellectual training. He never felt comfortable in a debate in Congress, or on any subject that had not to do with everyday, practical matters. And because he never learned French and could not speak directly to the French leaders, he did not visit the country he admired so much. Thus, unlike Jefferson and Adams, he never reached Europe.

What reason does the author give for Washington not going to college？

A．His family could not afford it.

B．A college education was rather uncommon in his times.

C．He didn't like the young Virginian gentlemen who went to college.

D．The author doesn't give any reason.

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第6题

根据以下资料，回答8~11题。 Online distance learning is an instructional system which conne

cts learners with educational resources．Students work on their own at home, at work, or at school and communicate with faculty and other students by means of e-mail, electronic meetings, videoconferencing, chat rooms, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based communication．There are both advantages and disadvantages to online distance learning. There are many benefits to using online distance learning environments．Online education is available all the time, anywhere and to all people．However, there are weaknesses for some learners．The online learner only has the written text and no other face-to-face hints．This may confuse the learner and cause misunderstanding．While distance learning allows for an openness, it is also difficult because it is done by e-mail messages and writing, and therefore may take more time than face-to-face learning．Sometimes the messages can be overwhelming for many online students. Universities, colleges and schools use online distance learning environments．These are important for students who may be unable to attend classes for various reasons like illnesses or busy everyday schedules．Some learners just want to further their studies at home．They enjoy the convenience of home learning as they take regular programs or enrichment classes. Online courses keep learners very occupied at all hours of the day．There are a great many messages and other online resources to read and respond to．Most learners have regular jobs or attend regular school classes on ground as well．However, the benefits are clear．Online distance learning is becoming very popular．Some online classes have become a profitable business as they replace regular traditional means of learning. Which of the following is TRUE of the passage about online distance learning？ A．It has more disadvantages than advantages． B．It is a learning form. based on internet. C．It is not available for some students． D．It has only enrichment classes.

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第7题

Online distance learning （网上远程教育) is an instructional system which connects learners

Online distance learning (网上远程教育) is an instructional system which connects learners with educational resources. Students work on their own at home, at work, or at school and communicate with faculty and other students by means of e-mail, electronic meetings, videoconferencing, chat rooms, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based communication. There are both advantages and disadvantages to online distance learning.

There are many benefits to using online distance learning environments. Online education is available all the time, anywhere and to all people. However, there are weaknesses for some learners. The online learner only has the written text and no other face-to-face hints. This may confuse the learner and cause misunderstanding. While distance learning allows for an openness, it is also difficult because it is done by e-mail messages and writing, and therefore may take more time than face-to-face learning. Sometimes the messages can be overwhelming for many online students.

Universities, colleges and schools use online distance learning environments. These are important for students who may be unable to attend classes for various reasons like illnesses or busy everyday schedules. Some learners just want to further their studies at home. They enjoy the convenience of home learning as they take regular programs or enrichment classes.

Online courses keep learner very occupied at all hours of the day. There are a great many messages and other online resources to read .and respond to. Most learners have regular jobs or attend regular school classes on ground as well. However, the benefits are clear. Online distance learning is becoming very popular. Some online classes have become a profitable business as they replace regular traditional means of learning.

Which of the following is TRUE of the passage about online distance learning？

A．It has more disadvantages than advantages.

B．It is a learning form. based on internet.

C．It is not available for some students.

D．It has only enrichment classes.

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第8题

In every cultivated language there are two great classes of words which, taken together, c

omprises the whole vocabulary. First, there are those words【1】which we become acquainted in daily conversation, which we【2】, that is to say, from the【3】of our own family and from our familiar associates, and【4】we should know and use【5】we could not read or write. They【6】the common things of life, and are the stock in trade of all who【7】the language. Such words may be called "popular", since they belong to the people【8】and are not the exclusive【9】of a limited class.

On the other hand, our language【10】a multitude of words which are comparatively【11】used in ordinary conversation. Their meanings are known to every educated person, but there is little【12】to use them at home or in the market-place. Our【13】acquaintance with them comes not from our mother's【14】or from the talk of our school-mates,【15】from books that we read, lectures that we【16】, or the more【17】conversation of highly educated speakers who are discussing some particular【18】in a style. appropriately elevated above the habitual【19】of everyday life. Such words are called "learned", and the【20】between them and the "popular" words is of great importance to a right understanding of linguistic process.

(1)

A．at

B．with

C．by

D．through

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第9题

（英语专业学生做）In every cultivated language there are two great classes of words which, t

（英语专业学生做）

In every cultivated language there are two great classes of words which, taken together, comprise the whole vocabulary. First, there are those words【81】which we become acquainted in daily conversation, which we【82】, that is to say, from the【83】of our own family and from our familiar associates, and【84】we should know and use【85】we could not read or write. They【86】the common things of life, and are the stock-in-trade (惯做的事) of all who【87】the language. Such words may be called "popular" , since they belong to the people

【88】and are not the exclusive【89】of a limited class.

On the other hand, our language【90】a multitude of words which are comparatively【91】used in ordinary conversation. Their meanings are known to every educated person, but there is little【92】to use them at home or in the market-place. Our【93】acquaintance with them comes not from our mother's【94】or from the talk of our school-mates, 【95】from books that we read, lectures that we【96】, or the more formal conversation of【97】educated speakers who are discussing some particular【98】in a style. appropriately elevated above the habitual【99】of everyday life. Such words are called "learned" , and the【100】between them and "popular" words is of great importance to a right understanding of linguistic process.

(81)

A．at

B．with

C．by

D．through

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第10题

Traditionally, universities have carried out two main activities: research and teaching. M

any experts would argue that both these activities play a critical role in serving the community. The fundamental question, however, is how does the community want or need to be served？

In recent years universities have been coming under increasing pressure from. both the governments and the public to ensure that they do not remain "ivory towers(象牙塔)" of study separated from the realities of everyday life. University teachers have been encouraged, and in some cases constrained (强逼), to provide more courses which produce graduates with the technical skills required for the commercial use. (78)If Aristotle wanted to work in a university in the UK today, he would have a good chance of teaching computer science but would not be so readily employable as a philosopher.

A post-industrial society requires large numbers of computer programmers, engineers, managers and technicians to maintain and develop its economic growth but "man", as the Bible says, "does not live by bread alone." (79) Apart from requiting medical and social services which do not directly contribute to economic growth, the society should also value and enjoy literature, music and the arts. Because they can also promote economic growth. A successful musical play, for instance, can contribute as much to the Gross National Product through tourist dollars as any other things.

The main idea of the first paragraph is that ______

A．traditional universities do a good job serving the society

B．universities must meet the needs of the society

C．research and teaching are of great importance in universities

D．universities play an important role in our society

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