| 13) When the global temperature is stable, the atmosphere eventually transfers all this energy
back into space; if it did not, the total amount of heat on the earth's surface would __1__
be increasing. Because of the many layers of water vapor and other molecules __2__ in
the atmosphere, the heat is transferred out __3__ the upper atmosphere slowly. Even
when __4__ temperature is stable, the delay in heat transfer __5__ the total amount of
heat present on the earth's surface at any given time.
1.
A) exactly
B) particularly
C) constantly
D) occasionally
2.
A) present
B) polluted
C) destructive
D) wonderful
3.
A) through
B) with
C) by
D) at
4.
A) excess
B) particular
C) straight
D) global
5.
A) raising
B) raises
C) raised
D) raise |
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| 14) Normally when we think of a farm, we imagine quiet, spacious fields in the country, far away from the city. However, as cities around the world continue to grow, many of their residents are getting involved in urban agriculture. Today, small city farms are becoming more and more common.
Urban farming has important advantages for city people. First, it's good for the environment. The crops reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CCb ) and increase the oxygen (Go) in the air. As a result, they help clean the air. Second, locally grown food is fresher. It does'n have to travel long distances ,so it is less expensive, too. Vrban residents also benefit from the enjoyment of farming. It can reduce the stress of city life.
Cuba is an example of a place that has had great success with city farming. Agriculture in Cuba used to depend on oil to drive tractors and other machinery that are needed on large farms. When oil got very expensive, Cuba started to create urban agriculture. The small farms of the city produce food crops without heavy equipment. The farmers don't use chemical fertilizers, either, so the food they grow is healthier. Today, the capital city Havana (with a population of about 2 million) has about 200 city farms. They grow crops such as lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, spinach, and herbs. This food is then sold at low prices in local markets.
Some cities in the United States have tried another way of farming: edible walls. These walls have metal panels that are filled with soil and seeds. Edible walls can be used in small yards, parking lots, and many other places where there is not much space. They can produce fruit, vegetables, and herbs in far less space than it takes in a typical garden.
In Vancouver, Canada, a group of people used two blocks of empty yards for an urban garden. Neighbors worked on weekends to plant fruit and vegetables. Over time, they learned a lot about farming. Now they are also raising hens and setting up beehives for honey.
Community cooperation has been an important part of the success of urban farming projects in many parts of the world. Because of this cooperation, thousands of acres of rooftops, parking lots, walls, and yards are now helping to feed the cities' people.
1. all of the following are advantages of urban farming for city people EXCEPT
A) it is good for the environment
B) the grown food is fresher
C) the food doesn't have to travel long distances, so it is less expensive
D) it has caused many city people to go to villages forming
2. According to the passage, an urban farm is a _____
A) small farm in the city
B) large farm in the village
C) quiet spacious place in the country
D) place that produces most of the world's food
3. It is pointed out that Cuba began urban agriculture mainly because _____
A) they needed more space to grow crops
B) the fuel price went up
C) they didn't have heavy equipment
D) they didn't want to use chemical fertilizers
4. The word "They" in paragraph 4 refers to _____ .
A) seeds
B) places
C) cities
D) walls |
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| 15) Children can hear all the dirty talk they want to at home on TV. The cartoons today
are even rated. This rating is usually for the foul language, however, some are rated for
violence. Cartoons are supposed to be entertaining and funny; however, the cartoons of today are anything but funny and entertaining.
The children, by the time they are old enough to talk, are being programmed to tell their
folks just what they want. The big advertising agencies are directing more and more
advertising each year to the children. The advertising personnel know exactly who
controls the purse strings at home. Just take a good look at McDonalds and the billions of
burgers they have sold. It is the 'kids meal' with the advertised toy that has brought McDonalds all that
business.
One of the latest advertising crazes aimed at the children is the 'Pokemon'. At the opening of the first
'Pokemon' movie in our area several hundred parents called the schools and said their child was sick and
could not go to school. However, they all showed up at the local theater that day for the opening of the
'Pokemon' movie.
1. What is the topic sentence about in this passage? .
A) TV these days has good and bad sides.
B) TV has a lot of effects on young and old people.
C) Children should be more careful about TV.
D) Children can easily be badly affected by TV.
2. How are cartoons today according to this passage?
A) Cartoons are so hard to understand.
B) Cartoons don't have entertaining purposes.
C) Cartoons are offensive to some people.
D) Cartoons are about unrelated materials to children.
3. Who controls the purse strings at home according to this passage?
A) parents
B) TV
C) advertisements
D) children
4. How could McDonalds sell billions of burgers according to this reading passage?
A) by directing children.
B) by having a lot of advertisements around the world.
C) by spending a lot of money making a lot of chain restaurants.
D) by having good quality food.
5. What does "they" in ". .they all showed. ." in line two from below refer to?
A) school workers
B) parents
C) children
D) children and parents |
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