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    Something’s happening at the lowest point on our planet,some 1,388 feet below sea level.The Dead Sea,a salt lake close to Israel,Jordan and the West Bank,is shrinking at an alarming rate—about 3.3 feet per year,according to the environmentalist group EcoPeace Middle East.

“It’s not just like one country is punishing the Dead Sea;it’s more like the whole region,”said photographer Moritz Küstner,who visited the area in February to work on his series “The Dying Dead Sea”.

The Dead Sea needs water from the other natural sources surrounding it,such as the Jordan River basin.But around the 1960s, the courses of some water sources it relied upon were diverted. Israel, for instance, built a pipeline during that time so it could supply water throughout the country.

Mineral extraction(提取)industries are another main reason why the water levels are declining,experts say.The Dead Sea’s minerals have been popular for their medical power and can often be found in cosmetics(化妆品)and other consumer products.

And then,of course,there’s the Middle East’s hot,dry climate,which makes it difficult for the lake to refill itself.Last year,Israel and Jordan signed a $ 900 million deal in an effort to stabilize the Dead Sea’s water levels.It involves building a canal from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea which would be able to not only supply water to Israel and Jordan but also to pump much needed water—some 300 million cubic meters annually—into the Dead Sea.

“This is the most important and significant agreement since the peace treaty with Jordan (in 1994),”said Silvan Shalom,Israel’s energy and water resources minister at the time.Whether the canal—estimated to take three years to complete—will work out positively and as planned remains to be seen.

For now, Küstner shows us that the Dead Sea remains very much a place of interest, with people from all over the world going there to swim in its salty waters.

1.How many reasons for the Dead Sea’s shrinking does the author mention in the passage?

A. One. B. Two.

C. Three. D. Four.

2.What does the underlined word “diverted” in paragraph 3 mean?

A. Switch. B. Improve.

C. Accomplish. D. Repair.

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The Dead Sea is drying out causing water shortage to humans.

B. Küstner visited the Dead Sea to shoot TV series about people’s life.

C. The Dead Sea’s minerals have been used in some products.

D. The Dead Sea’s water levels have been stabilized by building a canal.

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. How the Dead Sea’s water levels’ decline influences human beings.

B. How important the Dead Sea is in Israel,Jordan and the West Bank.

C. What we should do to save the Dead Sea from being destroyed.

D. Why the Dead Sea is dying and the measure taken to save it.

 

1.C 2.A 3.C 4.D 【解析】 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要讲述了死海在近年来水位的降低,慢慢的干涸,以及周边国家采取的一些补救措施。 1.推理判断题。根据第三段第一句The Dead Sea needs water from the other natural sources surrounding it, such as the Jordan River basin.第四段第一句Mineral extraction(提取)industries are another main reason why the water levels are declining, experts say.和第五段第一句And then, of course, there’s the Middle East’s hot, dry climate, which makes it difficult for the lake to refill itself.可知,作者在文章中提到了死海缩小的3个原因。故选C。 2.词义猜测题。根据第三段中The Dead Sea needs water from the other natural sources surrounding it, such as the Jordan River basin. But around the 1960s, the courses of some water sources it relied upon were diverted. 死海需要来自周围其他自然资源的水,比如约旦河盆地。但在20世纪60年代左右,它赖以生存的一些水源改道了。由此推知划线词的意思是“切换,改变”。故选A。 3.推理判断题。根据第四段第二句The Dead Sea’s minerals have been popular for their medical power and can often be found in cosmetics(化妆品)and other consumer products.可知,死海的矿物被用于一些产品。故选C。 4.主旨题。根据文章内容,主要讲述了死海在近年来水位的降低,慢慢的干涸,以及周边国家采取的一些补救措施。结合选项,故选D。
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So a brand is a lot more than a logo, icon, or slogan. Catchy as it may sound, it isn’t the “brand” in the true sense—and it certainly isn’t what makes the brand valuable.A company’s brand is a promise. It’s a description of the company’s character. To some extent, it’s a mission; it’s how the company creates and delivers value. Also, it’s the feeling the company conveys to its stakeholders. Successful brands meet various challenges and consistently deliver on their promises, which is how they create brand value.To illustrate it, here are some brand promises from three highly successful, world-wide brands:The NFL: “To be the premier sports and entertainment brand that brings people together, connecting them socially and emotionally like no other.”Coca-Cola: “To inspire moments of optimism and uplift.”VirginAtlantic: “To be genuine, fun, contemporary, and different in everything we do at a reasonable price.”

Interesting. In none of the above cases does the brand promise describe what these companies do or provide. The NFL’s brand promise says nothing about football. Coca-Cola doesn’t talk about providing the best soft drinks in the world. And Virgin Atlantic’s promise goes a lot farther than seating passengers in its aircrafts.

Of course, a promise is nowhere near enough. The promise along with look, personality, time, money, and hard work combined can eventually help to build and maintain great brands and acquire a special patina(光泽) of what I call “me” appeal, showing my personal appetite. Apple has that patina. All of this can lead to sub-brands, like iPhone and iPad which acquire the glory of the parent brand.

Sometimes a brand is memorable because of little things. TD Bank has a special place in their branches for you to deposit all those coins you collect in jars. It is called the Penny Arcade that turns depositing your coins into a fun game in which you can even win prizes. Years ago, Dime Savings Bank in New York had a small dime(十分硬币) carrier. It was given to kids and then they’d fill up its 50 slots (投币口) with a dime in each one and bring it to exchange for a $5 bill.

1.What can we know from the first 2 paragraphs?

A. People tend to believe in top brands because they deliverwhat is promised.

B. Well branded Swedish products are of good quality but more costly than others.

C. Well branded products are faced with great challenges of quality currently.

D. A company shouldn’t care about logos because they can’t make the brand valuable.

2.In the author’s opinion, a brand promise is ___________.

A. thecontract between a company and the people who interact with it

B. the only way to build and maintain a great brand’s value

C. a description of what a company actually does for its consumers

D. an important factor contributing to the success of a brand

3.According to the passage, what isprobably “Virgin Atlantic”?

A. A financial company. B. A high-tech software product.

C. An airline company. D. An entertainment product.

4.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. Buying a certain brand says nothing about the person who buys it.

B. Little things can mean a lot and make a brand memorable.

C. Sub-brands are relatively easy to build and generate huge profits.

D. Dime Savings Bank’s dime carriers are difficult for kids to operate.

 

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Open March-- October, from 7. 50 per tent per night,

1.Which of the following is TRUE about Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides?

A. It has been open for a few years. B. A beautiful lake surrounds it.

C. It offers the longest service. D. The rent of a tent per night is the lowest.

2.Which place can you choose if you like a simple farm life?

A. Cleadale, Isle of Eigg, Inner Hebrides.

B. Swattesfield, Thornham Magna, Suffolk.

C. Pleasant Streams Farm, near St Austell, Cornwall.

D. Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly.

3.In Troytown Campsite, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly, you can’t ________.

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1.What had happened to the man before?

A. He had been badly treated.

B. He had killed someone.

C. He had been searched.

D. He had been forbidden to get in touch with anyone.

2.Why did the man want to smoke cigarettes?

A. Because he was sure he was to be killed.

B. Because he wanted to ease his nervousness.

C. Because he wanted to talk to the guard.

D. Because he was used to smoking cigarettes.

3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. The man was a heavy smoker.

B. The man smiled to please the guard.

C. The guard set the man free with permission.

D. The man hadn't thought the guard would set him free.

4.What do you think finally saved the man's life?

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C. The tears. D. The wallet.

 

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We want all the best things in life and avoid the bad past. However, every good thing comes at a __. You can’t have them all without giving up something.

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2.A. satisfied B. unhappy C. curious D. hopeful

3.A. guilty B. proud C. tired D. ashamed

4.A. insisted B. demanded C. added D. declined

5.A. dignity B. popularity C. name D. money

6.A. career B. success C. fortune D. performance

7.A. convincing B. stubborn C. understanding D. confused

8.A. embarrassed B. disappointed C. annoyed D. frightened

9.A. over B. after C. beyond D. through

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11.A. letter B. photo C. check D. note

12.A. job B. performance C. address D. boss

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14.A. badly B. ill C. highly D. nothing

15.A. village B. city C. circus D. country

16.A. affected B. addicted C. persuaded D. impressed

17.A. jacket B. glasses C. mask D. gloves

18.A. hugged B. praised C. thanked D. blamed

19.A. know B. doubt C. admit D. acknowledge

20.A. reason B. point C. reward D. price

 

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