Just a couple of days ago, climbers, backed by United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), returned from the Himalayas, where they gathered first-hand accounts from monks, local people and other travelers on the state of the environment of the world's most

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Just a couple of days ago, climbers, backed by United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), returned from the Himalayas, where they gathered first-hand accounts from monks, local people and other travelers on the state of the environment of the world's most famous mountain range. They have recorded in words, in photographs, and on film, the dramatic impacts that global warming is having on glaciers, causing them to rapidly thaw, and build up melt waters in mountain lakes. As a result, these lakes could soon burst, sending millions of tons of water and rubble swirling down the valleys threatening life and limb. // The expedition has also looked at the impacts of tourism on the mountains, concluding that much of what is happening is environmentally damaging, and a burden on the people, wildlife and landscapes of these once pristine wilderness areas. //

Every year World Environment Day is an occasion to pause and reflect on the state of the environment. This year especially, faced with the findings of our climbers, in the International Year of the Mountains, I urge you to "Give Earth a Chance". I ask you to look at our daily impact on the planet and its peoples, and to take action to improve our environmental behavior. //

Although mountains have been revered since time began, such beliefs are no longer enough to preserve fragile mountain ecosystems, for the well-being of all. We face an immense challenge, the challenge of ensuring their stability and preservation for the generations to come. //

Mountains are our water-towers. Mountains are a major source of energy. Mountains feed those living on them. Mountain ecosystems are linked to life in the lowlands, to freshwater and to the seas. Mountains are islands of rich biological and cultural diversity, home to unique plants, animals, languages and traditions. //

Sustainable development is a must. We need to combine the environmental dimension with social activity and economic development. This must be our common target, especially in mountain regions. Without sustainable development we cannot solve the problems. It is not enough to simply say we have a conservation plan for nature, and natural resources. // We must give people a chance to live and survive in these regions, therefore we need jobs; we need a perspective for young people to remain there and not go to the big cities. Mountains are virtual treasure chests of untapped economic potential—vital to sustainable development. This was recognized by the Earth Summit in Rio. //

Mountains attract tourists, but tourism has to be well managed to minimize impact on sensitive mountain environments. Respect should be the byword of the tourists, and tour operators, that bring people into contact with local people and landscapes, //The respect includes paying local people a decent wage, sourcing local food and materials where possible, and observing local customs, beliefs and traditions. Tourists are guests in other peoples' ecosystems and should behave as such. Mountains as a resource HAVE to be valued, and some of that value has to benefit mountain dwellers. Earnings from tourism should be shared equitably between all stakeholders. //

Especially this year, the International Year of Ecotourism, every effort should be made to promote Ecotourism in mountains. For some communities and regions, sustainable tourism can be a first step towards sustainable development. Let us hope that all societies will come to revere mountains, and thus be motivated to invest in them, preserve this unique asset, and in turn reap benefit from it. //

On this World Environment Day let us all begin to act for the conservation not only of the mountains, but the sea, the land, water and the air too. Let us act to give the Earth a chance. An unpolluted pristine environment is vital to our survival, a precious resource, which will only endu

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第1题:

E

It's only 4 hours flying time from Sydney, but a world away. What better place to rest than a country where the only place people hurry is on the football field and things are done in "Fiji time"?

Viti Lev-Great Fiji-is the largest island. Here you'll find the capital Suva and the international airport at Nadi Vatoa, on the other hand, is a tiny island in the farthest part of Hiji. Then there are 331 other islands, many of them with places to stay.

With less than a million people living on islands, you'll never feel crowded And with a climate(气候)that changes only for five degrees between seasons, there’s never a bad time to come.

From cities to villages, from mountains to beaches, from water sports to wooden artworks, Fiji can give you more adventures and special experiences than you could find almost any where in the world.

Whenever you come , wherever you go ,you’re sure to see some unforgettable events , From war dances to religious (宗教的) songs. From market days to religious days. It's not just staged for tourists; it's still a part of everyday life in Fiji And any one of us can enjoy Fiji's spirit by being part of the traditional (传统的) sharing of yaqona—a drink made from the root of a Fiji plant

So why not join us for the experience of a lifetime?

57. Where is the international airport of Fiji?

A. In Suva B. In Sydney

C. On the island of Vatoa D. On the island of Viti Levu


正确答案:D

第2题:

A military member has just returned to the United States from Europe and reports their personaldesktop computer does not work. Which of the following is the MOST logical solution to thisproblem?()

A. The computer is unable to work in the US because of EU licensing arrangements

B. The power supply needs to be replaced with one rated for 110 watts

C. The power supply needs a power inverter to handle the change in cycles

D. The power supply voltage needs to be switched to 110 from 220


参考答案:D

第3题:

Popular breakfast foods in the United States, as in many other countries around the world, include coffee, milk, juice, eggs and bread. Some other breakfast items served in the United States are thought by many to be traditionally American. However, they actually come from other countries.

A very popular breakfast food in America is the pancake---a thin, flat cake made out of flour and often served with maple syrup. The idea of the pancake is very old. In fact, pancakes were made long ago in ancient China.

Bagels, a round thick bread with a hole in the middle, are also popular for breakfast in America. Polish people in the late 1600s came up with the idea for the first bagels and this new kind of bread soon took off across Eastern Europe.

In the late 1800s, thousands of Jews from Eastern Europe traveled to the United States and brought the recipe for bagels with them. Today, New York bagels are said to be the best in the world. Many people have them with cream cheese for breakfast on the go.

Doughnuts (usually spelled “donut” in the United States) came from France. They were served to American soldiers in France during World War Ⅰ(第一次世界大战). After the war, American soldiers asked cooks in the United States to make doughnuts for them. Now, served with coffee, they are a very popular breakfast food across the United States.

41. This reading is mainly about _______.

A. famous places in the United States to eat breakfast

B. popular American breakfast foods coming from China

C. the most popular types of pancakes in the United States

D. the history of popular breakfast foods in the United States


正确答案:D

第4题:

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第三篇
Alaska
In 1959 Americans welcomed Alaska into the Union as the 49th state,symbolizing a change of attitude from that held in 1867, when the peninsula(半岛)was purchased from Russia.Then, most Americans had little interest in 1,500,000 square kilometers"of icebergs and polar bears"-beyond Canada's western borders,far from the settled areas of the United States.
In those sections of the state which lie above the Arctic Circle,Alaska still is a land of icebergs and polar bears.Ice masses lie buried in the earth.From early May until early August,the midnight sun never :ts on this flat,treeless region,but the sun cannot melt the icy soil more than two-thirds of a meter down.
Alaska is America's largest state,but only about 325,000 people live there.According to estimates, 800,000 hectares of its land area are fit for plowing but only about 640,000 hectares are being cultivated?
Arctic Alaska has been the home of Eskimos for countless centuries.It is believed that the Eskimos moved there from Mongolia or Siberia,probably crossing Bering Strait,named for Vitus Bering,the Danish ea captain who discovered Alaska on his voyage for Russia in 1741.The Eskimos are the state's earliest known inhabitants.Russian fur traders established settlements but,by the time Alaska was sold to the United States,most of the traders had departed.
In 1896 gold was discovered near the Klondike River in Canada just across the Alaskan border.Thousands of Americans rushed to the region on their way to Klondike;some never returned.Alaska was ,ever completely cut off again,although even today transportation is a major problem.There are only two motor routes from the US mainland,and within the state,every town has its own airfield.Planes fly passengers,mail and freight to the most distant villages.
The gold that changed life so suddenly for Alaska was soon ended,and although many stories about fining camps have become part of American literature,the gold from Alaskan earth contributed less to ,economic progress than the fish from Alaskan waters.The fish?caught in a single year range in value from $80 million to $90 million.Fur一bearing animals are plentiful in the forests and streams,and valuable fur seals inhabit the waters.After fishing,the state's chief industry is lumber and the production of wood pulp(纸浆).In recent years,Alaska's single most important resource has become oil.The state also has large deposits of coal,copper,gold and other minerals.

What is mainly responsible for the economic growth in Alaska now?
A:Gold.
B:Oil.
C:Fish.
D:Fur.

答案:C
解析:
本文主要讲述了阿拉斯加半岛的地理位置、地貌特征、可耕种面积、土著居民以及主要经济产业等内容。
由文章第一段第一句话“…when the peninsula was purchased from Russia.”可知,阿拉斯加半岛曾是俄罗斯的一部分。故选D。
由文章第三段中“800,000 hectares of its land area are fit for plowing...”可知,阿拉斯加州的一些土地适合耕种。故选B。
由文章第四段第三句话“The Eskimos are the state' s earliest known inhabitants.”可知,爱斯基摩人是阿拉斯加州的土著居民。故选A。
由文章第五段最后两句话“.and within the state, every town has its own airfield.Planes fly passengers, mail and freight to the most distant villages.”可知,阿拉斯加州的主要交通工具是飞机。故选C。
由文章最后一段可知,虽然成千上万的美国人奔赴阿拉斯加州淘金,但是阿拉斯加州的金子对经济发展的贡献远不如阿拉斯加州水里的鱼。那里一年捕到的鱼能卖8 000万到 9 000万美元。故选C。

第5题:

It's the paintings in Louvre______Da Vinci worked on for years______have become a fascination to people from all over the world.

A.where; that

B.that; when
C.that; that
D.where; when

答案:C
解析:
本题考察强调句和定语从句,题目意为“正是在卢浮宫中陈列的那些达·芬奇多年辛苦耕耘的画作,成为世界各地人民为之入迷的胜景。”全句结构为强调句,如果将it is/was...与连接词去掉,句子仍然正确,就为强调句型。这时,就选用that连接词;否则,就为定语从句,其关系词的选择,应根据先行词与从句的关系而定。由此判断此句为强调句。被强调的成分the paintings in Louvre______Da Vinci worked on for years是定语从句,从句作定语修饰paintings,先行词只能用that。

考点
定语从句

第6题:

根据下面,回答 57 ~ 60 题: E

It's only 4 hours flying time from Sydney, but a world away. What better place to rest than a country where the only place people hurry is on the football field and things are done in "Fiji time"?

Viti Lev-Great Fiji-is the largest island.Here you'll find the capital Suva and the international airport at Nadi Vatoa, on the other hand, is a tiny island in the farthest part of Hiji. Then there are 331 other islands, many of them with places to stay.

With less than a million people living on islands, you'll never feel crowded And with a climate(气候)that changes only for five degrees between seasons, there’s never a bad time to come.

From cities to villages, from mountains to beaches, from water sports to wooden artworks, Fiji can give you more adventures and special experiences than you could find almost any where in the world.

Whenever you come , wherever you go ,you’re sure to see some unforgettable events , From war dances to religious (宗教的) songs. From market days to religious days. It's not just staged for tourists; it's still a part of everyday life in Fiji And any one of us can enjoy Fiji's spirit by being part of the traditional (传统的) sharing of yaqona—a drink made from the root of a Fiji plant

So why not join us for the experience of a lifetime?

第17题:Where is the international airport of Fiji?

A.In Suva

B.In Sydney

C.On the island of Vatoa

D.On the island of Viti Levu


正确答案:D

第7题:

An administrator created a .env file in a user‘s home directory to configure a number of custom environment variables for a local application. However, after the user logs out and then logs back into the system, the custom variables are not being set.What is the most likely reason that the custom .env file is being ignored?()

A.A shell other than ksh is being used by the user.

B.The line ‘export ENV=$HOME/.env‘ is missing from /etc/profile.

C.The line ‘export ENV=$HOME/.env‘ is missing from the user‘s .profile.

D.The env_profile attribute is not defined for the user within /etc/security/user.


参考答案:C

第8题:

听力原文: It is a great privilege for me to be invited to speak at the tenth year reunion of State University' s graduating class. When you arrived on campus today, after a decade, you were probably impressed by two changes at State:

one, the absence of University Tower, the first building constructed on the campus, and a historic landmark for many years; and two, the disappearance of parking lots on main campus.

Two years ago, University Tower was inspected and found to be unsafe. In spite of efforts to restore it, it was necessary to level the building. A bell tower was constructed on the same site, built for the most part using the good brick that was saved from the original building. The original bells were also preserved. As for the parking lots, they have been replaced by grass, trees, and pedestrian walkways. Parking is now located in parking garages on the North and West sides of the campus.

Two more subtle changes have occurred within the past decade. One is the creation and expansion of the Division of Continuing Education for the Community, including a Saturday and summer enrichment program for children, and an afternoon and evening special interest program for adult. The other is the addition of the student population of many young people from abroad, especially students from Japan, Latin America, and the Middle East, Most international students are enrolled in the College of Engineering and the college of Business.

And so, State is a different place, but like University Tower, it is built of the same brick. We are still committed to the same age old ideals "quality education for our citizens", but we have extended our commitment beyond the borders of our state and nation to encompass the citizens and nations of the world.

What is the occasion for the man's speech?

A.Graduation.

B.A class reunion.

C.The dedication of a new building.

D.The groundbreaking ceremony for a pedestrian walkway on campus.


正确答案:B

第9题:

共用题干
第三篇
Alaska
In 1959 Americans welcomed Alaska into the Union as the 49th state,symbolizing a change of attitude from that held in 1867, when the peninsula(半岛)was purchased from Russia.Then, most Americans had little interest in 1,500,000 square kilometers"of icebergs and polar bears"-beyond Canada's western borders,far from the settled areas of the United States.
In those sections of the state which lie above the Arctic Circle,Alaska still is a land of icebergs and polar bears.Ice masses lie buried in the earth.From early May until early August,the midnight sun never :ts on this flat,treeless region,but the sun cannot melt the icy soil more than two-thirds of a meter down.
Alaska is America's largest state,but only about 325,000 people live there.According to estimates, 800,000 hectares of its land area are fit for plowing but only about 640,000 hectares are being cultivated?
Arctic Alaska has been the home of Eskimos for countless centuries.It is believed that the Eskimos moved there from Mongolia or Siberia,probably crossing Bering Strait,named for Vitus Bering,the Danish ea captain who discovered Alaska on his voyage for Russia in 1741.The Eskimos are the state's earliest known inhabitants.Russian fur traders established settlements but,by the time Alaska was sold to the United States,most of the traders had departed.
In 1896 gold was discovered near the Klondike River in Canada just across the Alaskan border.Thousands of Americans rushed to the region on their way to Klondike;some never returned.Alaska was ,ever completely cut off again,although even today transportation is a major problem.There are only two motor routes from the US mainland,and within the state,every town has its own airfield.Planes fly passengers,mail and freight to the most distant villages.
The gold that changed life so suddenly for Alaska was soon ended,and although many stories about fining camps have become part of American literature,the gold from Alaskan earth contributed less to ,economic progress than the fish from Alaskan waters.The fish?caught in a single year range in value from $80 million to $90 million.Fur一bearing animals are plentiful in the forests and streams,and valuable fur seals inhabit the waters.After fishing,the state's chief industry is lumber and the production of wood pulp(纸浆).In recent years,Alaska's single most important resource has become oil.The state also has large deposits of coal,copper,gold and other minerals.

Alaska is an American state that________.
A:locates within the Arctic Circle
B:was known by Americans before 1867
C:lies to the east of Canada
D:was once owned by Russia

答案:D
解析:
本文主要讲述了阿拉斯加半岛的地理位置、地貌特征、可耕种面积、土著居民以及主要经济产业等内容。
由文章第一段第一句话“…when the peninsula was purchased from Russia.”可知,阿拉斯加半岛曾是俄罗斯的一部分。故选D。
由文章第三段中“800,000 hectares of its land area are fit for plowing...”可知,阿拉斯加州的一些土地适合耕种。故选B。
由文章第四段第三句话“The Eskimos are the state' s earliest known inhabitants.”可知,爱斯基摩人是阿拉斯加州的土著居民。故选A。
由文章第五段最后两句话“.and within the state, every town has its own airfield.Planes fly passengers, mail and freight to the most distant villages.”可知,阿拉斯加州的主要交通工具是飞机。故选C。
由文章最后一段可知,虽然成千上万的美国人奔赴阿拉斯加州淘金,但是阿拉斯加州的金子对经济发展的贡献远不如阿拉斯加州水里的鱼。那里一年捕到的鱼能卖8 000万到 9 000万美元。故选C。

第10题:

共用题干
第三篇
Alaska
In 1959 Americans welcomed Alaska into the Union as the 49th state,symbolizing a change of attitude from that held in 1867, when the peninsula(半岛)was purchased from Russia.Then, most Americans had little interest in 1,500,000 square kilometers"of icebergs and polar bears"-beyond Canada's western borders,far from the settled areas of the United States.
In those sections of the state which lie above the Arctic Circle,Alaska still is a land of icebergs and polar bears.Ice masses lie buried in the earth.From early May until early August,the midnight sun never :ts on this flat,treeless region,but the sun cannot melt the icy soil more than two-thirds of a meter down.
Alaska is America's largest state,but only about 325,000 people live there.According to estimates, 800,000 hectares of its land area are fit for plowing but only about 640,000 hectares are being cultivated?
Arctic Alaska has been the home of Eskimos for countless centuries.It is believed that the Eskimos moved there from Mongolia or Siberia,probably crossing Bering Strait,named for Vitus Bering,the Danish ea captain who discovered Alaska on his voyage for Russia in 1741.The Eskimos are the state's earliest known inhabitants.Russian fur traders established settlements but,by the time Alaska was sold to the United States,most of the traders had departed.
In 1896 gold was discovered near the Klondike River in Canada just across the Alaskan border.Thousands of Americans rushed to the region on their way to Klondike;some never returned.Alaska was ,ever completely cut off again,although even today transportation is a major problem.There are only two motor routes from the US mainland,and within the state,every town has its own airfield.Planes fly passengers,mail and freight to the most distant villages.
The gold that changed life so suddenly for Alaska was soon ended,and although many stories about fining camps have become part of American literature,the gold from Alaskan earth contributed less to ,economic progress than the fish from Alaskan waters.The fish?caught in a single year range in value from $80 million to $90 million.Fur一bearing animals are plentiful in the forests and streams,and valuable fur seals inhabit the waters.After fishing,the state's chief industry is lumber and the production of wood pulp(纸浆).In recent years,Alaska's single most important resource has become oil.The state also has large deposits of coal,copper,gold and other minerals.

What is true about the Eskimos?
A:They are the natives of Alaska.
B:They moved to Alaska from Denmark.
C:They had a long fight with the Russian traders?
D:They discovered gold near the Klondike River.

答案:A
解析:
本文主要讲述了阿拉斯加半岛的地理位置、地貌特征、可耕种面积、土著居民以及主要经济产业等内容。
由文章第一段第一句话“…when the peninsula was purchased from Russia.”可知,阿拉斯加半岛曾是俄罗斯的一部分。故选D。
由文章第三段中“800,000 hectares of its land area are fit for plowing...”可知,阿拉斯加州的一些土地适合耕种。故选B。
由文章第四段第三句话“The Eskimos are the state' s earliest known inhabitants.”可知,爱斯基摩人是阿拉斯加州的土著居民。故选A。
由文章第五段最后两句话“.and within the state, every town has its own airfield.Planes fly passengers, mail and freight to the most distant villages.”可知,阿拉斯加州的主要交通工具是飞机。故选C。
由文章最后一段可知,虽然成千上万的美国人奔赴阿拉斯加州淘金,但是阿拉斯加州的金子对经济发展的贡献远不如阿拉斯加州水里的鱼。那里一年捕到的鱼能卖8 000万到 9 000万美元。故选C。

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