BERLIN — With the crisis in Japan raising fears about nuclear power, Germany and Switzerland said on Monday that they would reassess(再次評估) the safety of their own reactors([核] 反應(yīng)堆).
Doris Leuthard, the Swiss energy minister, said Switzerland would put off plans to build nuclear plants. She said no new ones would be permitted until experts had reviewed safety standards.
Germany will put off “the recently decided extension of the running time of German nuclear plants,” Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters. “This moratorium(延緩)will run for three months and it will allow for a thorough examination of the safety standards of the county’s 17 nuclear power plants.
The European Union called for a meeting on Tuesday of nuclear safety authorities to assess Europe’s preparedness.
Germany’s foreign minister, Guido Westerwelle, called for a new risk analysis of the country’s nuclear plants, particularly regarding their cooling systems. He is the leader of the Free Democratic Party, which strongly supports nuclear power.
A previous government, led by the Social Democrats, passed a law in 2001 to close all the country’s nuclear plants by 2021. But Mrs. Merkel’s government changed that decision last year to extend the lives of the plants by an average of 12 years.
In Switzerland, Doris Leuthard said she had already asked to analyze the exact cause of the problems in Japan and draw up new or tougher safety standards “particularly in terms of seismic(地震的,與地震相關(guān)的) safety and cooling.”
In Russia, the Prime Minister said his government would “draw conclusions from what’s going on in Japan.”
小題1: Where can you most likely read this passage?
A.In a newspaper.B.In a magazine.C.In a science report.D.In a diary.
小題2:How will Germany react to Japan’s nuclear crisis?
A.Germany will close all the country’s nuclear plants.
B.Germany will hold a meeting of nuclear safety authorities.
C.Germany will change the decision made last year.
D.Germany will delay the extension of nuclear plants running time.
小題3:The author mentions all the following EXCEPT ______.
A.The moratorium in Germany will give time to examine the nuclear plants safety standards.
B.Switzerland will not build new nuclear plants unless they meet the experts’ safety standards.
C.The Social Democrats in Germany shares the same view with the Free Democratic Party.
D.Russia will try to learn something from the nuclear power crisis in Japan.
小題4:What is the best title of the passage?
A.Watch Out for the Danger of Nuclear Power
B.Europe Is against Building Nuclear Plants
C.Nuclear Plants in Europe Are Delayed
D.Opinions on Nuclear Power Are Opposite

小題1:A
小題1:D
小題1:C
小題1:C
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A.a(chǎn)nxiousB.carefulC.a(chǎn)ble D.proud
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A.a(chǎn)roundB.inside C.betweenD.on
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A.ideaB.opinionC.storyD.invention
小題6:
A.difficultB.exciting C.interestingD.surprising
小題7:
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小題8:
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小題9:
A.regularB.excitedC.clearD.lively
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A.show B.performC.manageD.control
小題15:
A.With B.ExceptC.As well asD.Rather than
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A.waking B.moving C.livingD.working
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A.repeatB.remain C.happenD.last
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A.believeB.a(chǎn)greeC.realizeD.a(chǎn)llow
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A. lovers          B. couples             C youths               D. singles
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In the teaching and learning section, there are reading and vocabulary tips for students.
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One popular English-learning program is called "Modern English". This focuses on oral English in practical situations such as taking photos and shopping.
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If you watch Beijing Television Channel 8, you might see a program titled "Study Abroad". On this show Professor Wang Qiang from New Oriental School hosts "From Word to World".
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China Radio International airs a program called "Studio Classroom" at 6:30 a.m. every day. This 25-minute program is aimed at middle school students and covers subjects from current news to travel and history, all in simple language.
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A.introduces some new websites and TV and radio programs
B.focuses on advantages and disadvantages of different medium forms
C.recommends technological help in learning English
D.a(chǎn)ims at advertising various English courses
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小題1: The team of doctors wanted to find out ____.
A.a(chǎn)t what point people grow live longer.
B.how to make people live longer
C.the size of certain people’s brains.
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小題2:Their research findings are based on ______.c
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B.using computer technology
C.examining the brain sizes of different people
D.tests given a thousand old people
小題3:The doctor’s tests show that ______.
A.our brains contract as we grow older
B.one part of the brain does not contract
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D.contraction of the brain begins sooner in people in the country
小題4: According to the article, _____ are growing mentally old earlier.
A.engineersB.office clerksC.professorsD.researchers
小題5:The most possible conclusion of the article is that ____.
A.most of us should take more exercise
B.it’s better to live in the towns
C.the brain contracts if it is not used
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Need to beat the heat off your summer vacation? There is nothing as satisfying as a visit to some of these outstanding beaches.
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B.have a wonderful surf on the north of the beach
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Most waves are created when winds blow across the ocean.“The winds start out by making little ripples (波紋) in the water, but if they keep on blowing , those ripples get bigger and bigger and turn into waves, ”Taylor said.“Waves are one of nature’s ways of picking up energy and then sending it off on a journey.”
When waves come towards the shore, people can set up dams or other barricades to block the water and send it through a large wheel called a turbine (渦輪) .The turbine can then power an electrical generator (發(fā)電機) .
The United States and a few other countries have started doing research on wave energy , and it is already being used in Scotland.
The resource is huge.We will never run out of wave power, besides, wave energy does not create the same pollution as other energy sources, such as oil and coal.
Oceans cover three quarters of the earth’s surface.That would make wave power seem perfect for creating energy around the world.There are some drawbacks, however.
Jamie Taylor said that wave power still cost too much money.He said that its effects on animals in the sea were still unknown.Plus, wave power would get in the way of fishing and boat traffic.
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In the future, when you turn on a light switch, an ocean wave could be providing the electricity!
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A.Wave power doesn’t cost too much money.
B.Wave energy is so clean that it doesn’t create the same amount of pollution as other energy sources.
C.Wave power affects fishing and boat traffic.
D.Wave power may affect marine animals.
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B.wave energy is a resource that will never run out and is used all over the world
C.wave power is not quite perfect for creating energy around the world
D.wave power doesn’t create any pollution
小題3:The underlined word “drawbacks” probably means ______.
A.regretsB.a(chǎn)dventuresC.disadvantagesD.difficulties
小題4:What can be the best title for the passage? 
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A.       Social networking isn’t for the under 40s in the U.S.A.
B.       American old people’s way of life is quite fashionable.
C.       The Internet is also popular among the American over 50s.
D.       Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are hot websites in America.
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A.Nearly 2000 adults took part in the survey on line.
B.The over 50s were introduced to the Internet by the young.
C.About 20% of adults aged 50 and older don’t like the Internet.
D.Many Americans 50 plus stay connected using the Internet.
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E.                   It’s used as a reason for the popularity of the Apple iPad in America.
F.                   It’s used as an example of the older adults’ awareness of the latest technology.
G.                  It’s used as a suggestion to the readers who are interested in the IT products.
H.                  It’s used as a choice for the Americans intending to use Social networking.
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I.                     In an experiment introduction.
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My hands were going to slap her for being so rude but the poor mother continued to cajole her , hoping the gentle persuasion would work wonders. It did not. Later I heard that she had run away from home again.
The list goes on and on. Could it be that today’s parents are so softer and believe that they must not rod(棍棒懲罰)their children for fear of the bad results? Or do they really believe that the children will get rid of the bad habits and behave well as they grow older? I beg to disagree. I believe it is the parents’ duty to discipline the children even at a young age.
My children who are now adults will prove the fact that I used the rod when I thought it necessary. Later when they went abroad, they told their university friends how they were disciplined. Their friends were shocked and said that I could be charged with child abuse. However ,my daughter showed great respect for me when she told them that she would not be where she was today if not for my strict discipline.
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C.leave the children as they areD.punish the children when necessary
小題2: The underlined word cajole” (in para.3)means_______.
A.persuadeB.scoldC.forgiveD.punish
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A.rod their childrenB.punish their children
C.discipline their childrenD.discipline and punish their children if necessary
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A.The naughty boy’s mother hit him
B.The teacher’s daughter lived with her mother
C.The daughter was thankful for her mother’ strict discipline
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