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A.astonishing
B.flourishing
C.exaggerating
D.diminishing
答案
B、flourishing
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A.Compare
B.To compare
C.Compared
D.Comparing
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
In the author's opinion,______.
A．it is true that life in America 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
1.According to a study, what do green spaces do to people()
A、Improve their work efficiency.
B、Add to their sustained happiness
C、Help them build a positive attitude towards life.
D、Lesson their concerns about material well-being.
2.What do people usually do to make themselves happier()
A、Earn more money.
B、Settle in an urban area.
C、Gain fame and popularity.
D、Live in a green environment.
3.What does Dr. White try to find out about living in a greener urban area()
A、How it affects different people.
B、How strong its positive effect is.
C、How long its positive effect.
D、How it benefits people.
4.What did the research reveal about people living in a green environment()
A、Their stress was more apparent than real.
B、Their decisions required less deliberation.
C、Their memories were greatly strengthened.
D、Their communication with others improved.
5.What should the government do to build more green spaces in cities()
A、Find financial support.
B、Improve urban planning.
C、Involve local residents in the effort.
D、Raise public awareness of the issue.
The age of gilded youth (纨绔子弟) is over. Today' s under-thirties are the first generation for a century who can expect a lower living standard than their parents. Research into the lifestyle. and prospects of people born since 1970 shows that they are likely to face a lifetime of longer working hours, lower job security and higher taxes than the previous generation. When they leave work late in the evening they will be more likely to return to a small rented flat than to a house of their own. When eventually they retire, it will be on pensions far lower in real terms than those of their immediate forebears (祖先，祖宗).
The findings are revealed in a study of the way the aging of Britain's population is affecting different generations. Anthea Tinker, professor of social gerontology at King's College London, who carried out much of the work, said the growth of the proportion of people over 50 had reversed the traditional flow of wealth from older to younger generations. "Today's older middle-aged and elderly are becoming the new winners," she said. "They made relatively small contributions in tax but now make relatively big claims on the welfare system. Generations born in the last three to four decades face the prospect of handing over more than a third of their lifetime's earnings to care for them".
The surging(激增) number of older people, many living alone, has also increased demand for property and pushed up house prices. While previous generations found it easy to raise a mortgage (抵押), today's under-thirties have to live with their parents or rent. If they can afford to buy a home it is more likely to be a flat than a house. Laura Lenox-Conyngham, 28, grew up in a large house and her mother did not need to work. Unlike her wealthy parents, she graduated with student and postgraduate loan debts of ￡ 13, 000. She now earns about ￡ 20,000 a year, preparing food to be photographed for magazines. Her home is a one-bedroom flat in central London and she sublets the lounge sofa bed to her brother. "My father took pity and paid off my student debts," she said. "But I still have no pension and no chance of buying a property for at least a couple of year—and then it will be something small in a bad area. My only hope is the traditional one of meeting a rich man." Tinker's research reveals Lenox-Conyngham is representative of many young professionals, especially in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol.
By saying "the growth of the proportion of people over 50 had reversed the traditional flow of wealth from older to younger generations" (Lines 3 ～ 4, Para. 2), Anthea Tinker really means that ______.
A．currently wealth flows from old generation to younger generation
B．traditionally wealth flows from younger generation to old generation
C．with the increasingly big population of over 50, the trend arises that wealth flows from younger generation to old generation
D．with more and more people of over 50, traditions have been reversed
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People landing at London’S Heathrow airport have something new to look at as they fly overBritain’S capital city．It is attractive，simple and a little strange．The Millennium Dome is a huge semi-circle of plastic and steel and it contains the largest public space in the world．It has been built to house an exhibition of all that is best in British life，learning and leisure． The Millennium Dome was designed by Sir Richard Rogers，one of British’S most famous architects．His work points the way to new developments in buildin9．Think of it as a giant symbol of the buildings in which we will all be living and working in the near future． Buildings are also a part of history．They express the culture of the times．Sir Richard Rogers is aware of this responsibility．While different designers have individual styles，their work also has a common style．That is：to express the values of the information age． What is an“information age”building？The dome is a good example．After the Millennium exhibition ends，it will be used for another purpose．Just as people no longer have“jobs for life”，modem buildings are designed for a number of different use for another Richard Roger’s building，the Pompidous Center（蓬皮杜艺术中心）in paris，uses the idea that information is communication．Instead of being hidden in the walls，heating pipes and elevators are open to public view．The Pompidous Center is a very honest building．It tells you how it works．
The Millennium Dome has been originally buih to hold an exhibition__________ ．
A.of different building designing
B.of the finest things in Britain
C.of everything that can draw the attention of people
D.of recent developments in information technology
Mental Health and Aging Mental or psychological(psychology)health problems can increase with age. There are various_____（41）(reason).One is biological change which can interfere with the brain's ability to deal with_____（42）(inform).Another is social change such as_____（43）(retire)which can lead to a_____（44）(feel) of uselessness. Mental health problems can have a serious influence on an older person's ability. They may affect their ability to carry out many basic_____（45）(activity)of daily living, from getting up to_____（46）(manage) financial affairs. But problems often go without being_____（47）(solve).Many older people struggle on without the right help—or any help at all. Understanding how mental_____（48）(ill) tends to affect the elderly is vital in_____（49）(help) them to manage their problems_____（50）(effective)and reduce the risk of serious harm. _____.
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Mega-cities
In 1950, New York was the only city with more than 10 million inhabitants. There are now 11cities housing over 11 million people each. Tokyo alone has 17 million. In 1995, their combined population totaled 166 million; in 2015 it is forecast to be over 204 million.
The world’s urban population, increasing at four times the rate of rural populations, will double in the period 1990-2025, to over five billion. Consequently, two-thirds of the people of the world will live in cities, some of which will be huge. Moreover, about 90% of the growth will be in developing countries. This growth, adding around 60 million people per year to city population, will be mainly in Southeast Asia and Africa. The consequences are dramatiC.This is change on a scale never before experienced, bringing with it considerable challenges and opportunities.
Why does this growth happen？ Most of it results from internal migration rather than the international movement of people, and is caused by a variety of push and pull factors.
One push factor is due to pressure on land availability. Improved health brings population growth, causing people to move out of rural areas. Others move because of climate change or poor farming methods which often result in deforestation and flooding. Such changes can alter the social structure, leading people to move. Furthermore, civil war or regional conflicts also cause disruption, driving people out of rural areas.
On the other hand, there are the pull factors. Cities attract people because of the demand for labor in the manufacturing and service industries. As a result, they offer a higher standard of living to the lucky ones. Cities also tend to offer greater personal freedom.
The world economy has expanded five-fold since 1950, with the cities driving the expansion. Much of this economic expansion has been in the developing countries of Southeast Asia. Therefore, most of the mega-cities of the future will be found there.
1.The combined total population of these 11 cities ________.
A.was 166 million in 1950
B.was 17 million in 1995
C.is 204 million now
D.will be over 204 million in 2015
2.
The world ’ s rural population ________.
A.increased at one fourth the rate of urban population
B.increased at four times the rate of urban population
C.will be four times bigger by 2025
D.will double in the period 1990-2025
3.
Which of the following is true according to this passage？ _________.
A.There are now 11 cities with a total population of 11 million people.
B.The world ’ s urban population will be four times bigger by 2025
C.Various push and pull factors cause people to move 正确
D.Two-thirds of the world ’ s population will live in cities in Southeast Asia and Africa.
4.
People choose to leave rural areas partly because _________.
A.climate change or poor farming methods result in deforestation and flooding 正确
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
5.
We can conclude from the last paragraph that_________.
A.the world economy has declined since 1950
B.economic expansion leads to mega-cities 正确
C.the expansion is mainly taking place in Europe
D.there isn ’ t any economic expansion in the developing countries
Passage 1
Back in the carefree days of the Noughties boom, Britain’s youngsters were swept along by the buy-now-pay-later culture embraced by consumers up and down the country. During a decade of near？full employment, many _1_ quickly from one job—and one credit card—to another, and rainy days were such a distant memory that they _2_ seemed worth saving for. But with the supply of cheap credit _3_ up and a generation of school and university leavers about to _4_ the recession-hit job market, thousands of young people with no memory of the early 1990s recession are shocked into the _5_ that the world of 2009 is very different. Katie Orme, 19，who lives in Birmingham, says she has decided never to get a credit card after seeing the problems that her parents and 22year-old sister have had with debt—just one of the _6_ lessons that she has had to learn. Orme finished her A-levels a year ago, and has been searching for a job—and living at home with her parents—ever since. She has had to _7_ on to support herself and is now on a 12-week internship (实习期）at the Prince’s Trust to improve her _8_ . The Trust says that the number of calls from _9_ people such as Orme has shot up by 50% over six months. “It’s so hard to get a job at the moment,” she says, “it’s better to go and get more qualifications so when more jobs are _10_ you will be better suited.”
A) sign
B) skipped
C) available
D) mostly
E) anxious
F) mug
G) hardly
H) remedy
I) realization
J) dynamic
K) resume
L) tough
M) neglected
N) drying
O) flood
第1空答案是：
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.
