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A.it is true that life in New York is much faster than that in any other city
B.people living outside big cities are lazy and miserable
C.most American people enjoy living in the suburbs of big cities
D.those who are busy are not necessarily unfriendly
carbon “footprint”.That footprint reflects the amount of carbon dioxide that is emitted(排放)into the atmosphere as a result of someone’s daily activities.Carbon footprints tend to be low for city dwellers(城镇居民).Living in a suburb outside a city, however, can turn that footprint into a bootprint.
Energy researchers Christopher Jones and Daniel Kammen calculated carbon footprints for people in every zip code across the United States.People living in city centers had small footprints, the researchers found.“It is much easier to have a low carbon impact if your home is close to where you work, shop and play,” explains Jones.Living within walking or biking distance cuts back on the amount of carbon dioxide associated with moving people by cars.And cities with extensive bus and subway networks allow people to travel great distances while keeping releases of climate-altering greenhouse gases low.
Not everyone can afford to live in the city, however.And not everyone wants to.Rings of suburbs have popped up around major cities across the world.Suburbs offer more space, allowing people to build larger homes.Suburbs may offer better schools for a family’s kids.But those homes are typically well beyond walking distance from where their owners work, play or learn.So people who live in suburbs often drive long distances.
The new findings are an important contribution to climate research, says Matthew Kahn, an environmental economist at the University of California, who was not involved with the study.Kahn would like to see the analysis applied to other parts of the world — Europe, India and China, for instance.That would give scientists a better feel for how culture might mix with location to influence our carbon footprints.
21.“Footprint” refers to the amount of carbon dioxide released by ______.
A.an industry
B.an individual
C.a region
D.a country
22.What is the new finding concerning the footprints of people living in cities and those living in suburbs？()
A.The two are not at all comparable
B.The former are higher than the latter
C.The latter are higher than the former
D.The former are similar to the latter
23.What is the key factor mentioned to explain the new findings？()
A.Distance travelled by cars
B.Spending habits
C.Size of families
D.Attitude towards energy saving
24.What does Matthew Kahn think of the new findings？()
A.He is confused by the mixed messages
B.He thinks highly of them
C.He can easily understand them
D.He doubts their validity
25.What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage？()
A.To call on people to reduce carbon footprints
B.To offer tips on how to live a low-carbon life
C.To clear up misunderstandings about carbon emission
D.To introduce the research on carbon footprints
Natural Resources
Throughout history, people have often selected where they want to live based on the natural resources that are available in the area.26 Some of these resources include water, food sources such as fruits and vegetables, and animals that can be caught or hunted.
A region’s natural resources determine the way of life of its people.27 |On the other hand，poor soil will either send people looking for better places, or attract people with other purposes for the land, such as setting up businesses or factories.
28 People who wish to make a living as fishermen can do so by the pcean, but cannot do so in the desert.Desert people have many traditional and |mique foods, which cannot be found in the forest.Each area attracts people based on their interests and purposes.
Areas that have rich water resources will naturally have more people, frraditionally, villages，towns and cities built near water have been the most luccessful.People there are able to use the water resources to meet their daily lieeds.29 Places that are hard to reach，such as high mountains or dry Beserts, will have fewer people living in them.
30 For too long, people have destroyed natural resources, using up those [resources that cannot be easily replaced.On the earth, we are lucky to have many resources that are renewable, such as sun, wind, water, and trees.As more and more focus is placed on the use of renewable resources, it will become easier to |＞rotect our planet from further harm.
A.It is easy to find new resources in nature.
B .Renewable resources are those that can be replaced easily.
c.While you may not think of oceans as natural resources, they are.
D .for example, regions with rich soil can support fanning societies.
E .They can also use the water to help them move goods to other areas.
F.Natural resources are useful to people, and they come from the earth.
Living in Brazil (巴西)and Switzerland
Moving to a different city may seem difficult. You have to change schools and get used to your new home. But you can always go back to that city to visit. When you move to another country, things are different. However, difficult as it may be, the experience can be rewarding.
My dad, a Brazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly. My mom, a Swiss, is usually quiet and a bit shy. She likes to be organized， But my dad never makes plans. She enjoys staying home, but my dad always wants to go out. Swiss and Brazilian一what a mix!
After my parents got married, they moved to Switzerland. There they had my brother and me. When I was two, we moved to Brazil. During my childhood we visited Switzerland every year.
Many people ask me where I prefer to live: Brazil or Switzerland. It's really hard to answer because I love both countries. Brazil is a big country with many states and people. There are multiple dialects and many types of foods. People here have beautiful smiles and are always happy, even if they are poor. In the south the climate is cool, but in the north It's hot and humid.
Switzerland, on the other hand, is small but beautiful and clean. There are four languages in that tiny country. People there are very different from Brazilians: they are wealthy, independent, and organized. The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great, and the climate is dry and cool.
I love both countries. In Switzerland, it's pleasant, calm, and peaceful everywhere. I enjoyed my stay there very much. But now I am happy here in Brazil. I feel excited and at home.
11. The author's parents___.
A. share similar interests
B. have different jobs
C. have different personalities
D. enjoy reading books
12.When the author was a child, the family used to___.
A. have many good friends
B. move between the two countries
C. speak two dialects
D. visit Brazil from time to time
13.The author thinks Brazilians are___.
A. organized
B. independent
C. indifferent
D. optimistic
14. According to the text, Switzerland___.
A is famous for its chocolate
B. has many big cities
C. has a lot in common with Brazil
D. is hot and humid
15. According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n)___.
A. appealing idea
B. difficult decision
C. expensive choice
D. pleasant experience
Did you know that London is one of the most multicultural cities in the world？ Here, there are about 300 different cultures living side by side. Forget tea and sandwiches, now it is more common for a Londoner to drink cappuccino for breakfast, and eat Thai food for lunch in the local pub. Let’s see how life has changed in Britain’s capital.
A India
Most people from India arrived in London in the 1950s and 60s. Now there is a strong Asian presence here – in the shops, markets and, of course, the restaurants. In fact, curry is Britain’s favorite takeaway meal. A typical family has a curry every two weeks, either delivered or bought ready-made from the supermarket. Indian people live all over London. Southall, in the far west of the city, is one of many places well known for its Indian culture.
B Poland
This community represents more than 1% of the UK’s total population and is growing rapidly. In London, many Polish people live in the Hammersmith area, in the west of the city. Here, there are several Catholic churches, and delicatessens which sell the country’s specialities such as beetroot soup (barszcz) or Polish cakes and snacks. Were they right to come？ Young Poles say they can easily earn three times as much money here as at home, where unemployment remains high.
C West Africa
West Africans – mainly from Ghana and Nigeria – have brought a wealth of languages, music and culture to the British capital. Many London markets sell their traditional foods like yams and different types of rice. A lot of Nigerians live in the south-east London area, in suburbs like Deptford.
1、When did most people from India arrive in London？
A、The 1950s and 60s.
B、The 1950s.
C、The 1960s.
2、How often does a typical family have a curry？
A、Two times.
B、Every two weeks.
C、Two weeks.
3、Where do many Polish people live？
A、The east of the city.
B、Catholic churches.
C、The Hammersmith area.
4、Why do Polish people come to London？
A、They can earn three times as much money in the UK.
B、Unemployment remains high in the UK.
C、They are growing rapidly.
5、What kind of traditional West Africa foods do markets sell？
A、Ghana and Nigeria.
B、Languages，music and culture.
C、Yams and different types of rice.
Fast-food is not part of the diet of all Americans. Another trend of the 1960s, sometimes called the back-to-nature movement influenced many people to avoid food that was packaged or processed(处理). This preference for natural food continued to this day.
From the success of Raymond Kroc’s fast-food business, we can say that social economic trends influence where and what we eat.
1.The main idea of the reading is that ().
A、Raymond Kroc is the most successful fast-food business owner in the world
B、social and economic changes affect eating habits
C、fast-food is easy to prepare and serve quickly
D、Americans eat either fast food or natural food
2.Why was McDonald''s idea so successful？ It was mainly because ().
A、people living alone depend on fast food
B、single parents have little time to spend in the kitchen
C、many women returned to the workplace in 1960s
D、his timing was right
3.Americans had the "movements"().
A、in 1955
B、in 1950s
C、in 1960s
D、both in 1950s and 1960s
4."Cooking for one is more trouble than it is worth" means ().
A、cooking for several people is worth more money
B、it is not necessary to take too much time to cook for one person
C、there are more problems when one person cooks
D、there are a lot of housework and preparation to do when one person cooks
5.An idea implied but not directly stated (陈述) in the reading is that ().
A、many married women began to work in the 1960s
B、natural foods are still popular today
C、fast food is not part of the diet of all Americans
D、divorce causes people to change their eating habits
One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper.Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent.With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one's own.
Then, in the country one can really get away from the noise and hurry of busy working lives.Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains or buses, one can sleep better at night and during weekends and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country.If one likes gardens, one can spend one's free time digging, planting, watering and doing the hundred and one other jobs which are needed in a garden.Then, when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has got the reward together with those who have shared the secret of Nature.
Some people, however, take no interest in country things: for them, happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, dance-halls and restaurants.Such people would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London.An occasional walk in one of the parks and a fortnight's two weeks) visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night.
1、Which of the following statements is NOT true？_________
A.People who love Nature prefer to live outside the city
B.People who work in London prefer to live in the country
C.Some people enjoying city life prefer to work and live inside London
D.Many nature lovers, though working in London, prefer to live outside the city
2、With the same money ________, one can buy a little house with a garden in the country.
A.getting a small flat with a garden
B.having a small flat with a garden
C.renting a small flat without a garden
D.buying a small flat without a garden
3、When the garden is in blossom, it means that one ________ has been rewarded.
A.living in the country
B.having spent time working in the garden
C.having a garden of his own
D.having been digging, planting and watering
4、People who think happiness lies in the town would feel that _______ if they had to liveoutside London.
A.their life was meaningless
B.their life was invaluable
C.they didn't deserve a happy life
D.they were not worthy of their happy life
5、The underlined phrase get away from in the 3rd paragraph refers to ________.
A.deal with
B.do away with
C.escape from
D.prevent from
A.cats
B.rats
C.snakes
D.dogs
A.climate change or poor farming methods result in deforestation and flooding
B.the living standards of cities are much lower
C.the population of rural areas increased faster than that of urban areas
D.there are not enough space for people to live there
that its residents are very concerned with various forms of antisocial behaviour and minor crimes carried out by a
small number of people, which makes living, working, travelling and socialising in the city centre unpleasant rather
than life threatening. The city’s residents have recently voted for it being one of the five worst cities in the UK in which
to live. There is little or no contact between the police and these residents.
The city is split into a number of police districts, each with its own senior officer in charge. Their focus is on the
response to emergency calls and solving serious crimes in their district rather than the less urgent crimes affecting
everyday living in the city. Response times and serious crime solution rates are the traditional measures by which their
performance is measured and leave them open to criticism of simply reacting to events. There is little sense of being
part of a city police force and, consequently, little sharing of information and experience between the different districts.
The failure in policing antisocial behaviour in the city is seen as being largely the result of a shortage of resources.
There are also important internal and external groups varying in their support or resistance to any necessary change
in policing strategy. Key players include the mayor of the city anxious to improve the reputation of the city, the city’s
press, traditionally used to highlighting police failures rather than successes and finally the courts of justice, which
are reluctant to take on the increased workload that any moves towards reducing antisocial behaviour would produce.
John is aware of the complexity of the problem he faces in changing the way the city is policed to improve the quality
of life of its citizens. He has, however, an impressive track record as a change agent in previous appointments and is
confident that he can bring about the necessary change.
Required:
(a) Using change management models where appropriate, provide John with a brief report on the nature of
change needed in the way the city is policed in order to improve the city’s quality of life. (12 marks)
