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The first-ever meeting of G-20 foreign ministers will discuss pressing global issues including governance, trans-national crime, green growth, climate change and food security, US officials have said. Organised by Mexican Foreign Minister, Ms Patricia Espinosa, in the Mexican resort town of Los Cabos, the meeting is to be attended by among others, the US Secretary of State, Ms Hillary Clinton, German Foreign Minister, Mr Guido Westerwelle, and European Union foreign policy chief, Ms Catherine Ashton.
Several other G-20 countries including France, China, Brazil and
India will be represented at a lower level. Mexico is the current chair of the G-20 countries and the meeting will be hosted on June 18-19.
A senior state department official said that the meeting is informal so it will not result in any formal statements.
\"This meeting reflects, in many ways, the evolution of the G-20
since the first summit (峰会) of Washington in the fall of 2008, which was designed to deal with the global financial crisis,\" the official said.
\"This is going to focus on broad non-financial global issues, some of which have been discussed by
G-20 leaders in the past, but some of which are new to the G-20 process or at least have not been emphasized to any great degree, including some broad economic governance issues, some environmental issues, development policy, and green growth,\" the official said.
During her meetings, Ms Clinton will be emphasizing some themes that are included in the broad
G-20 rights. Although, she will not be going to get into the details of the G-20 financial part of the process, she will call for an open, free, transparent, and fair global economic system.
Ms Clinton will address things like anti-competitive government practices or interference, which include the ways in which governments artificially distort (歪曲) markets or create uneven economic playing
fields, the official said. Among other things, she will also highlight issues like climate
change, freedom of navigation and shipping and sailing security to promote a well-functioning global economy; besides governance issues like fight against corruption.
71. The passage mainly tells us about _____. A. some pressing global issues B. issues to be talked about by Ms Clinton
C. the possible results of the meeting D. the meeting of G-20 foreign ministers to be held in June
72. Which will not be discussed at the meeting? A. The evolution of G-20.
B. Issues discussed by G-20 leaders in the past. C. Environmental issues.
D. Green growth.
73. The aim of the first summit of Washington was to _____. A. settle the global financial crisis B. deal with economic governance issues C. increase the evolution of G-20
D. promote fair global economic system
74. We can infer from the fifth and the sixth paragraphs that G-20 _____. A. hasn't changed through these years
B. is currently concerned with more than financial issues C. holds a meeting every year
D. never discusses old issues
75. Ms Clinton will do the following except _____.
A. call for an open, free, and fair global economic system
B. talk about some details of the G-20 financial part of the process C. highlight issues of climate change
D. call on G-20 to fight against corruption and bribery 【答案】 71-75 DAABB
【高三第一次模拟考试】
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A
Brenda Bongos was a happy, artistic girl. She had one big ambition—to play the drums in a band. But one big obstacle lay in her way. To be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next-door to a lot of old people. Many of them are sick. She knew that the sound of beating drums would really get on their nerves. So, she had tried playing in the strangest places: a basement, a kitchen, and even in a shower. But there was always someone it would annoy. One day, while watching a science documentary on TV, she heard that sound cannot travel in space, because there's no air. At that moment, Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronaut.
With the help of a lot of time, books and work, Brenda built a space bubble. This was a big glass ball connected to a machine which sucked out all the air inside. All that would be left inside was a drum kit（成套设备） and a chair. Brenda got into the space suit she had made, entered the bubble, turned on the machine, and played those drums like a wild child.
It wasn't long before Brenda Bongos came very famous. Many people came to see her play in her space bubble. Shortly afterwards she came
out of the bubble and started giving concerts. Her fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journey. Finally, Brenda was a real musical astronaut, and had gone far beyond her first ambition of playing drums in a band.
Years later, when asked how she had achieved all this, she thought for a moment, and said: ''If those old people next – door hadn't mattered so much to me, I wouldn't have found a solution, and none of this would have ever happened.''
56. Why did Brenda try to play in the strangest places? A. Because she didn't want others to hear her play. B. Because she didn't want to disturb others. C. Because she didn't have a large house.
D. Because she liked to play in strange places. 57. Brenda started to give concerts _______ . A. after she practiced in her space bubble
B. when she became part of the unique space journey C. after she became a real musical astronaut D. when people came to see her in the space bubble 58. Brenda became famous because _______ . A. she made a space suit
B. she became a real musical astronaut C. she played drums in her space bubble
D. she played drums in a band
59. Which of the following can be used to describe Brenda? A. kind, hardworking and clever B. brave, kind and hardworking
C. lovely, brave and kind D. nervous, kind and clever
60. We can draw a conclusion from the passage that: \" _______\". A. He laughs best who laughs last B. It's never too old to learn C. Two heads are better than one D. One good turn deserves another B
When we say older people shrink, we don't mean they become tiny enough to fit in your pocket! We just mean that it's common for older people to become a little shorter over time. This kind of shrinking can't be reversed, although people can slow or stop this process. But why does shrinking happen at all?
Because of gravity (that force that keeps your feet on the ground) , cushions between the bones in the spine (脊骨), get compressed（压缩, which makes a person lose a little height and become shorter. Another reason why some older people shrink is because of osteoporosis (骨质疏松). Osteoporosis occurs when bone is broken down
and not enough new bone material is made. Over time, bone is said to be lost because it's not being replaced. Bones become smaller and weaker and can easily break if someone with osteoporosis is injured.
Older people — especially women, who generally have smaller and
lighter bones to begin with — are more likely to develop osteoporosis. As years go by, a person with osteoporosis can get small breaks in bones that are called compression fractures. These breaks cause collapse of the spine and over time the person with osteoporosis can become hunched over (驼背).
Did you know that every day you shrink a little, too? You aren't as tall at the end of the day as you are at the beginning. That's because as the day goes on, water in the disks of the spine gets compressed due to gravity, making you just a tiny bit shorter. Don't worry, though. Once you get a good night's rest, your body recovers, and the next morning, you're standing tall again!
Smoking and drinking alcohol can make this problem worse. Want to do something right now to build strong bones? I believe what I will say will help you.
61. Which of the following statements is true?
A. For shrinking, people can do nothing about it. B. If someone is injured, he will become shorter. C. Women have smaller and lighter bones than men.
D. We aren't as tall at the end of the day as we are at the beginning. 62. What should we do if we don't want to shrink faster? A. We should try to reduce gravity.
B. We should be careful not to be hurt by others.
C. We should sleep as long as possible.
D. We should keep away from smoking and drinking alcohol. 63. What is the topic of the passage?
A. How can we stop shrinking? B. Why do we shrink? C. Some tips on how to keep tall. D. How to live a
healthy life.
64. About osteoporosis we know that _______.
A. gravity is one of the causes of osteoporosis
B. once our bone is broken down, osteoporosis will occur C. women are more likely to develop osteoporosis D. if we develop osteoporosis, we are more likely to be shorter
65. What will the author talk about in the paragraph to be followed? A. Tell us how to grow taller. B. Tell us how to become healthier. C. Tell us how to avoid being shrinking. D. Tell us what to do to have strong bones. C
Going on a date can be a nightmare for the best of us. But now a pair
of 'social X-Ray' glasses promises to tell you exactly what the other person is thinking—and when you should stop talking.
The glasses have a built-in camera which monitors the other person's facial expressions and matches them up with 24 known features which
convey emotions. It will then tell the individual via an earpiece and lights on the glasses what their date is thinking. In a traffic
light-style system, a red light means negative, yellow means they are a bit interested and green means your date is happy. The glasses are under development at present by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab.
They say that wearing them during a conversation with another person is like having an 'extra sense' that they are bored or losing interest.
The eyewear was developed for people suffering from autism（孤独症）who have much difficulty interacting with others, but now the team behind it has seen wider applications. It works thanks to a camera the size of a grain of rice which is put into the glasses frame and connected via a wire to a small computer which can be attached to the user's body. The camera monitors how long and how often 24 'feature points' appear on the subject's faces which are then analyzed by software developed by the MIT team.
This data is then compared with a bank of expressions and the computer tells the wearer what is going on via the earpiece and the traffic light system. So far the glasses are still a job in progress and have been accurate
just 64 per cent of the time, a figure which is expected to improve with further tests.
66. The passage mainly tells us that _______. A. going on a date can be a nightmare for the best of us
B. scientists are showing more and more concern to people suffering from autism
C. the glasses will be more and more popular D. the scientists are working on a new type of glasses to help people
going on a date 67. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. The glasses were initially intended for helping people going on a date.
B. The glasses are widely used and have achieved great success. C. The built-in camera in the glasses is of great importance. D. People wearing the glasses are sure to have a good date.
68. The underlined word ''interacting'' in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by _______ . A. communicating B. reacting C. affecting D. acting
69. Which is right according to Paragraph 2 ?
A. Red = negative yellow = neutral green = positive
B. Red = positive yellow = neutral green = negative C. Red = neutral yellow = positive green = negative D. Red = negative yellow = positive green = neutral 70. The passage is probably from _______ .
A. a guide book B. an autobiography book C. a leaflet D. a scientific report D
Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of
Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid-2012.
As a result, the student visa application process for overseas
students has been simplified, and the deposit (押金) required to study in Australia has been reduced. Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
Also, overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation, as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement. \"This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive
destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas,\" says Wang Lan, a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group (EIC), a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
However, in the past few years, many of Wang's student clients (客户) could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements, visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough. The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia, Wang says.
A 22-year-old female student surnamed Li, in Beijing, who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia, learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
\"According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa, my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850). Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan. This is a relief for my parents,\" Li says.
She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.
\"I believe several years of working experience abroad will
strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China,\" she says. Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad, according to the report by EIC. 71. What's the main idea of the passage?
A. Language requirement for overseas students have been eased in Australia.
B. Australia is a most attractive place for students in China. C. Australia widens window of opportunity for international students. D. More students will work in Australia after their graduation.
A. The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness.
B. They can earn more money in Australia.
72. Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations? C. Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever. A. The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified.
B. The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced. C. Language requirements for overseas students have been more difficult.
D. After graduation, some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia.
73. After the new regulations are passed, _______ . A. more students will come to Australia to work
B. more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia. C. the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students
D. more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia
74. How much can Li's parents save according to the new regulations? A. 550,000 yuan B. 140,000 yuan
C. 410,000 yuan D. 86,850 yuan
75. Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation? D. They have to do so according to the new regulations. 【答案】
56-60 BACAD 61-65 DDBDD 66-70 DCAAD 71-75 CCDBA
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