Throwing waste into a volcano sounds like a neat way to get rid of at least some of the mountains of waste we produce, but in reality it is a bit more difficult and dangerous!
“For a volcano to be able to effectively digest waste material it would have to be actively erupting,” says Dr Alanna Simpson, a researcher at Geoscience Australia.
We don’t have any active volcanoes in Australia. Throwing garbage into a dormant(休眠的) volcano, such as Mt Gambier in South Australia, as a way of removing waste would be useless as it may not erupt for hundreds of thousands of years.
“Putting waste into this volcano would destroy its natural beauty and appeal,” says Simpson.
Of course, a volcano that is actively erupting is a pretty dangerous place to hang out. Approaching the mouth of a volcano with a garbage truck full of rubbish would be extremely hazardous.
“Not only is there lava(熔岩), such as with the Hawaiian volcanoes, there may also be poisonous gases, rocks and lava being erupted into the air,” explains Simpson.
In fact, erupting volcanoes are often considered so dangerous that people are typically moved out from around the vent(火山口).
Volcanoes, whether active or dormant, are also often considered places of extreme natural beauty and many are protected as national parks.
So throwing our waste into volcanoes isn’t the simple solution it might seem. Maybe we should just think about using less and recycling more.
1.According to this passage, putting waste into a dormant volcano would ______?
A. cause danger B. resulted in nothing
C. bring destruction to nature D. poison people
2.What is Dr Simpson’s attitude towards the suggestion of throwing waste into volcanoes?
A. She is in favour of it. B. She is against it.
C. She doesn’t reveal her opinion. D. She partly agrees with it.
3.What does the underlined word “hazardous” mean in Paragraph 5?
A. Dangerous. B. Exciting. C. Difficult. D. Effective.
4.Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
A. What should we do with volcanoes?
B. An ideal way to deal with rubbish.
C. A problem of rubbish.
D. Why don’t we throw waste into volcanoes?
Did you ever notice that when you’re fat, men don’t look you in the eye? They look across your shoulder. There’s no eye contact.
My name is Leslie. I am a real person. Up until two years ago, I was never looked in the eye, by anyone.
I was too tired to be a lover to my husband. I was falling asleep by 8 o’clock most evenings. When I did go out for an evening，my husband was ashamed of me. And he said so to my face. When I walked, my thighs scrape together. I couldn’t even cross my legs. I was fat. Not just“overweight”Fat. I was 5’55” tall and weighed 205 pounds.
About 18 months ago, my husband Darrell left a “Dear Leslie”letter on my bed and asked for divorce.
I went to a psychologist for advice. I knew that my weight was the source of my troubles. But I’d tried 14 different diets, at which I failed one by one.
He listened carefully and recommended an entirely different program. This was not a “diet.”It was a unique new weight-loss program researched by a team of specialists who help to treat the severely fat. I entered the program. Within the first four days, I lost only three pounds. So I was disappointed. But during the three weeks that followed, my weight began to drop from 205 pounds to 124 pounds. To me it was a miracle.
The reason the program worked was simple. I was always eating. I could eat six times every day. I could snack in the afternoon. Snack before dinner. I could even have snack at night while watching TV.
How can you eat so much and still lose weight?
The secret is in the combination of foods, approved by the research team, which you eat in each 24 hour period. You will enjoy a variety of meats, chicken, fish, vegetables, potatoes, sauces. Even some light wine or beer if you wish. But be sure to have them in the right proportion（比例）…thus a complete 24-hour fat-reduction cycle is formed.
Without hunger, without nervousness, it lets you lose pounds so easily. Once you lose the weight, you’ll keep it off. Forever, I am sure of that.
1.Leslie .
A．had never looked anybody in their eyes.
B．had difficulties in walking because she was too fat.
C．was looked down upon by her husband because she went to bed too early each evening.
D．was often embarrassed because she was overweight for her height.
2.Leslie went to psychologist for advice in order to .
A．lose her weight. B．recover her marriage
C．get a vegetarian diet D．become an advisor
3.The weight-loss program worked very well. The reason is that .
A．Leslie ate very little food and sometimes even fast food.
B．Leslie only had snacks and never had dinners.
C．Leslie could have rich food several times a day in the right proportion.
D．Leslie had rich food whenever she felt hungry.
4.Where do you think this article is most likely to appear?
A．Daily newspaper. B．Women’s magazine.
C．Apart of a novel. D．Newsweek magazine.
Barack Obama has never been shy about comparing himself with Abraham Lincoln. He did so when he announced his presidential election in Illinois, where both he and Lincoln served in the legislature (立法机关). "The life of a tall, thin, self-made Springfield lawyer tells us that a different future is possible." Obama said. "He tells us that there is power in words and that there is power in hope." Such comparisons have continued on big and small occasions, but the most important similarity, in Obama's mind, is how he plans to govern if elected.
Obama says he admires Doris Kearns Goodwin’s wonderful Lincoln biography, Team of Rivals. "He talks about it all the time." says a top assistant. "He is particularly interested in the idea that Lincoln successfully won the hearts of many people who had run against him for President, some of them even disagree with him firmly." "The lesson is that you shouldn't let your hatred get in the way of hiring absolutely the best people." says Obama. "I think American people are practical and so I have an interest in casting a wide net, seeking out people with a wide range of expert knowledge, including Republicans, for the highest positions in the government."
"I don't want to have people who just agree with me." He says. "I want people who are continually pushing me forward and I'd be very interested in having those sorts of Republicans in my government, especially people who can speed up a responsible and logical conclusion to the Iraq war."
1.According to Barack Obama, the biggest similarity between Lincoln and himself is ______.
A. they both lived Illinois B. they served in the same office
C. both of them are black D. they have the same idea in governing
2.Obama is willing to cooperate with those who disagree with him because_______.
A. he is interested in Republicans' ideas
B. he doesn't want to show his hatred to the public
C. they have the highest positions in the government
D. they may push him to make the right decisions
3.The author wrote the passage to _________.
A. compare Obama and Lincoln
B. help Obama to win more support
C. tell us something about Obama
D. announce Obama's political ideas
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A. Obama is a member of the Republicans.
B. The passage was written after the presidential election.
C. Doris Goodwin is one of Obama’s assistants.
D. In the end Lincoln was able to get the support of the people who once hated him.
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1.What can we do according to the ad?
A．We can enjoy all of the attractions of the county by bus.
B．Day Ranger tickets can offer us unlimited bus travel across the county every day.
C．We may be able to visit some scenic spots at a fairly low price.
D．We need purchase our tickets anytime we get on board the bus.
2.Information on bus services is available at these places EXCEPT .
A．visitor attractions B．tourist information centers
C．the County Council’s web site D．university libraries
3.How much will you be charged if your family（a couple and two children）goes on a special-Sunday-ticket trip?
A．￡15.00. B．￡12.50. C．￡9.00. D．￡5.00
4.If you ask for further information on fares of the individual bus operators, you may as well .
A．browse www. Nottinghamshire. Gov.uk/buses
B．call 0870 608 2 608
C．go to the County Council
D．refer to county contact points
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
School was over and I was both mentally and physically tired. I sat at the very front of the bus because of my 1to get home. Sitting at the front makes you 2out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies.
Janie , the driver , tries to break the 3atmosphere by striking the match of 4.I try to mind my manners and 5listen , but usually I am too busy thinking about my day . On this day, 6, her conversation was worth listening to.
“My father’s sick,” she said to no one in 7, I could see the anxiety and fear in her eyes. With a sudden change of attitude and interest, I asked, “What’s wrong with him ?”
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I couldn’t respond. I was 10. My heart ached for her. I sat on the old, smelly seat thinking of the great 11my own mother was thrown into when her father died. I saw how hard it was, 12still is , for her I wouldn’t like anyone to go 13that .
Suddenly I realized Janie wasn’t only a bus driver. That was 14her job . She had a whole work of family and concerns too. I had never thought of her as 15but a driver.
I suddenly felt very 16. I realized I had only thought of people as 17as what their purposes were in my life. I paid no attention to Janie because she was a bus driver. I had judged her by her job and brushed her off as 18.
For all I know, I’m just another person in 19else’s world, and may not even be important. I 20not have been so selfish and self-centered. Everyone has places to go , people to see and appointments (约会) to keep , Understanding people is an art .
1.A．anxiety B．determination C．decision D．attempt
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3.A．unpopular B．uncomfortable C．unusual D．unforgettable
4.A．fire B．topic C．conversation D．discussion
5.A．politely B．devotedly C．carelessly D．sincerely
6.A．however B．therefore C．thus D．and
7.A．surprise B．common C．silence D．particular
8.A．fighting B．avoiding C．clearing D．running
9.A．asked B．lasted C．repeated D．continued
10.A．for sure B．at ease C．in shock D．at least
11.A．mercy B．pain C．pity D．disappointment
12.A．but B．yet C．and D．or
13.A．over B．round C．through D．without
14.A．almost B．never C．ever D．just
15.A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything
16.A．sad B．anxious C．selfish D．worried
17.A．far B．long C．much D．well
18.A．unfit B．unselfish C．unnecessary D．unimportant
19.A．everyone B．someone C．anyone D．no one
20.A．might B．may C．can D．should
The travelers encouraged each other to go on ____ difficulties they met.
A. however B. whatever C. no matter D. although
