Not long ago the movie 2012 came into screen．The people were threatened by those scenes of destroying flood, severe earthquake, terrifying hurricane and constructions representing human civilization being destroyed and even swallowed by disaster．Luckily, they are just the director' s imagination, but the present situation is not heading a positive direction, either．
Take my own experience in Alaska as an example．Once I took a trip to the glacier．Along the way there stood signposts marking the snow lines of different years．They started from the foot of the mountain, but it was at the top that I finally saw melting glaciers（融化的冰川）．My heart ached seeing the beautiful blue ice melting at every second．
Sad but true, they are the effects of global warming and the result of our human impact．Furthermore, each year the rising sea level will kill 56 million people, and that' s about the population of the entire Italy．According to studies, if the temperature keeps on rising like this, by the year 2050, some islands and coastal cities including New York, Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney will be drowned in water．
Our fortune is in our own hands．It depends on us to shape our future, to reduce future human impact and find ways to form a peaceful relationship with our environment. Therefore, it's time for actions to be taken right now．Contribute a little to energy saving by using more efficient light bulbs and less hot water．Let recycle become our habit by thinking twice before throwing something away．Let us take public transportation as our first choice when going to a certain place．It might cost more time for now, but it' s to the benefit of a permanent future．Take care of every tree and grass around us by watering them or simply just avoid destroying them．
In a word, small drops of water make a big ocean． The earth does not belong to us．On the contrary, we belong to the earth． Please bear in mind that the earth is our home．It is our responsibility to build a brighter and better future of our planet and prevent what happened in the movie 2012 from becoming reality．
1.Why does the author talk about the movie 2012 in the passage ? __________.
A．To give example． B．To lead into the topic．
C．To make prediction． D．To provide the evidence．
2.How did the author feel when he took a trip to the glacier? ____________.
A．Worried． B．Puzzled． C．Scared． D．Bored．
3.It can be inferred from the third paragraph that .
A．56 million people in Italy have been killed owing to the rising sea level
B．Some islands and coastal cities will be drowned in water by the year of 2050
C．Human beings will be in danger if we don't take actions to prevent the global warming
D．It is certain that what happened in the movie 2012 will come into reality
4.According to the passage, you are advised to .
A．drive our own private cars instead of taking buses to some place
B．recycle everything that is used
C．go to see the movie 2012 at once
D．work together to take good care of our planet
5.What does the author mean by saying "small drops of water make a big ocean"?
A．Think twice before taking action.
B．It's our duty to protect the ocean．
C．Everyone together can make a difference．
D．It's important to save every drop of water．
"Beating is a sign of affection, cursing (骂）is a sign of love."
Many may not expect to hear the words of the old Chinese saying in these modern times—with parents wealthier and better educated than they have ever been-but experts say they still ring true.
Today, it seems, Chinese parents are more likely to send their children to pre-college military academies in the United States in the hope that some tough love will pave the way tosuccess.
"Good education doesn't mean letting your child enjoy privileges, especially our boys," said Song Wenming, an entrepreneur(企业家）in Jinhua, East China's Zhejiang province." They should be raised in tough conditions to know what to fight for in the future."
In August, Song sent his 17-year-old son to Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) in Pennsylvania. And he is far from alone, even though it takes a lot of money - around $48,000 per year —to send a child to a strict military school.
Statistics shows that an increasing number of Chinese students have been registering with such academies.
A few years ago, there were no Chinese students at Valley Forge. Today, there are 28."All of the Chinese students at Valley Forge came from wealthy families, some of them were spoiled," said Jennifer Myers, director of marketing and communications at the school.
Song's only son, Song Siyu, had a rocky start during his first six weeks at the school. The teenager said he went to the school voluntarily but did not expect it to be as difficult.
Now, three months later, he has perfected the art of taking a bath in 35 seconds, finishing a meal without looking at his food, and making his bed with precision. He can even take criticism, no matter how unreasonable.
"The training is hard but I know it is good for self-development of individuals," said Song Siyu.'The endless training and scolding are just ways to build up our character, they are not personal."
But his enthusiasm is not universal. Ten of the 13 Chinese students who joined the academy this year have transferred to other schools.
But for those who stick with it, there is a reward for all the hard work.
1.From the second paragraph, we can know the old Chinese saying _____.
A．is out of date in modern times.
B．is disagreed by rich parents.
C．is still worth trusting
D．is deeply believed by better educated parent.
2.The underlined sentence means that _____
A．Song sent his only son to military school, so he feels lonely.
B．Song is the only one who sends his child t to military school.
C．There are other people sending their children to military school besides Song.
D．The fee of the military school is so high that only Song can afford it.
3.Song Siyu got some achievements in the military school except _____.
A．taking a bath in a short time
B．having his meal with his eyes closed
C．taking unreasonable criticism
D．improving his character
4.How many Chinese students are there at Valley Forge before this year?
A．10 B．13 C．15 D．25
5.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. It's likely that more and more Chinese students will attend VFMA.
B. Most Chinese parents approve of educating their children by beating and cursing nowadays.
C. Song Siyu had no difficulty in adjusting to the life at VFMA.
D. Most Chinese students support the way of education at VFMA.
Somebody might say, “I want to be a big fish, as big as Bill Gates, in a big pool, as large as Microsoft.” However, we all know it is 36 for a green hand(新手) in the field. Then you have to 37 the question carefully. No matter 38 side you choose to take, you have your chance to succeed. Now the problem is which can provide you more 39 .
I choose to be a big fish in a small pool. A big company may provide you a 40 starting point, but a small company offers you opportunity to practice various 41 . During the 42 , you may 43 yourself, recognize your 44 points and find your potentiality(潜力). What’s more, 45 so many limitations and rules in a small company, if you are competent you have 46 chances to climb to a higher point. Finally, being a big fish (although) in a small pool, gives a green hand 47 self-confidence which is quite important for 48 .
49 , you should not be confined(使局限) to your small pool, and be 50 with being a big fish there. You should always dream of being a big fish in a big pool!
1. A．impossible B．uninteresting C．unnecessary D．uncorrectable
2. A．think B．recognize C．consider D．realize
3. A．what B．whether C．how D．which
4. A．help B．chances C．advice D．money
5. A．high B．proper C．rich D．practical
6. A．jobs B．tools C．skills D．topics
7. A．success B．perform C．products D．process
8. A．increase B．improve C．impress D．encourage
9. A．weak B．reasonable C．strong D．amazing
10. A．without B．because of C．except for D．with
11. A．less B．equal C．no D．more
12. A．various B．serious C．precious D．former
13. A．succeed B．success C．successful D．succeeded
14. A．Personally B．Certainly C．Immediately D．Generally
15. A．satisfied B．proud C．relaxed D．regretted
The building, _________ roof was damaged in the big fire, is actually a small hospital.
A．where B．whose C．which D．that
Now that the weather is so bad, the sports meet ___________ .
A．is to put off B．is put off C．is to be put off D．will put off
Those children don’t have to ____________ learn , for they always work hard voluntarily.
A．make to B．be made C．make them D．be made to
