Health and climate scientists have mapped how climate change affects different parts of the world in different ways. The scientists point to the fact that changes in the past thirty years may, have been affecting human health. Possible effects include more deaths from extreme heat or cold, more storms and more crop failures in dry periods.
The health and climate scientists recently estimated that climate changes caused by human activity lead to more than one hundred and fifty thousand deaths each year. Cases of sickness are estimated at five million. And the W.H.O. says the numbers could rise quickly by the year of 2003.
Jonathan Patz of an environmental institute led the study. Professor Patz points out that climate scientists connected global warming with the heat that killed thousands in Europe in August, 2003. But he says poor countries least responsible for the warming are most in danger from the health effects of higher temperatures.
Professor Patz says areas in greatest danger include southern and eastern Africa and coastlines along the Pacific and Indian oceans. Also, large cities experience what scientists call a “heat island” effect that can make conditions worse.
Representatives from about two hundred countries hold a meeting in Canada, to discuss climate change. The ten-day meeting ends on December 9th. It is the first such United Nations meeting since the Kyoto Protocol (京都议定书) took effect earlier this year. The agreement aims to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) and other heat-trapping (吸热的) gases sent off into the air.
1.Who is Jonathan Patz?
A. A scientist responsible for the climate change.
B. A scientist in charge of the study of the climate change.
C. A professor interested in the climate change.
D. A professor who is a representative from an African country.
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Climate changes affect different parts of the world in the same way.
B. The ten-day meeting is the first United Nations meeting on climate change.
C. The Kyoto Protocol aims to make smaller the amount of heat-trapping gases into the air.
D. Poor countries are responsible for the global warming.
3.Possible effects from the climate changes include the following EXCEPT ______.
A. air pollution B. storms
C. more deaths from overheat D. crop failures
4.According to the health and climate scientists, climate changes have been caused by ______.
A. dry weather B. cold weather
C. human activities D. storms
5.We can infer from the passage that ______.
A. climate changes are having a bad effect on human’s health
B. Professor Patz leads the study of climate changes
C. a “heat island” effect large cities experience makes the matter worse
D. rich countries are most responsible for climate changes
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Good evening! Today Mr Johnson, a member of the International Olympic Committee visited a high school in Beijing. In his speech, he talked about the history and significance of the Olympic Games. He described the ancient Olympic Games and gave examples of some of the sports 1.still continue today. Athletes at the 2.games could only be men who spoke Greek. But today, men and women from around the world can 3.. The modern games, first 4.in 1896, were designed to make 5.possible for countries and people to live peacefully together.
Mr Johnson also talked about some famous athletes who have made Olympic history. He stated that Olympians had 6.joy to people across the world with their attempts to push the limits of human achievement. One example is Michael Jordan who won his second Olympic gold 7.after a long break. Mr Johnson also mentioned Deng Yaping, 8.won many gold medals as an Olympian before retiring. Mr Johnson ended his speech by wishing the Olympic movement a successful future to match its glorious past. The audience really enjoyed his speech.
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrases that best fits the context.
Dear Mr Cai,
Thank you for your proposal about virtual reality. I’m very interested in RealCine. However, before using it in my next film, there are some points I 1like to mention.
I think viewers will be impressed by a film that 2them to be a character in the film. The example of climbing Mount Qomolangma 3me with a deep impression. I think it is wonderful that the low temperature may be felt by the viewer, but I am not sure 4the sense of achievement will be experienced via virtual reality. It seems to me that it all depends on the viewer who is watching the film. I like the 5that virtual reality can provide teenagers 6a way to experience the world, for example, by experiencing the 7of football player. I think my grandfather will be 8by the idea that even old people can be sent on adventures. It’s fantastic. But I don’t know how much money will be needed to 9such a film. I’m worried that RealCine may be too expensive for 10people to afford. We are not ready to 11the risk of investing in RealCine yet. However, I have 12about your proposal to other people in my company, and the idea is being considered by them. I will let you know our final decision soon.
Yours sincerely,
ChengYige
1.A. could B. would C. might D. must
2.B. makes B. lets C. hopes D. allows
3.A. left B. sent C. made D. did
4.A. when B. why C. how D. where
5.A. viewer B. idea C. character D. impression
6.A. for B. in C. by D. with
7.A. sense B. game C. role D. film
8.A. frightened B. worried C. terrified D. thrilled
9.A. see B. watch C. develop D. introduce
10.A. ordinary B. old C. rich D. wealthy
11.A. make B. take C. get D. catch
12.A. recommended B. talked C. mentioned D. said
The news that South Africa had been chosen to host the World Cup ______ everybody.
A. enabled B. excited C. dropped D. maintained
This novel, ______ by Jules Verne in 1864, is about a German professor who discovered an amazing secret in an ancient book.
A. wrote B. which written C. was written D. written
Today, athletes from around the world can take part in the Olympics ______ languages they speak.
A. no matter that B. whatever C. no matter how D. no matter
