第一单元
Global warming may be the most harmful environmental problem 1. __________ have created, and the most difficult to solve. Our society is largely 2. __________ by the fossil fuels that cause global warming. Its growing consequences ― ecological disruption, floods, drought, disease ― are convincing more and more people that we must cut down 3. __________ pollution.
Many people view global warming as a problem too large and too 4. __________ for anything they can do to 5. __________ . However, in reality, there are lots of things we can do to stop, or at least to reduce it. ☆ Plant a tree. Trees "6. __________ " carbon dioxide, but only as long as they're living. ☆ Install low-flow shower heads and faucets. You'll use less than half the water without 7. __________ . ☆ Buy energy-efficient electronics and appliances. Then, turn them off when they're not in use. ☆ Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Recycling a stack of newspapers only 8. __________ will save a good-sized tree. ☆ Mount a local 9. __________ against global warming. Educate your community about how to cut greenhouse gas pollution. Support measures at the national and local levels that increase energy efficiency, and that 10. __________ the use of clean, renewable solar and wind technology.
窗体底端
Key:1. human beings; 2. powered; 3. greenhouse; 4. far away; 5. make a difference; 6. breathe in; 7. decreasing performance; 8. four inches high; 9. campaign; 10. encourage
第二单元
Each year the respective Nobel committees send (1) __________ to thousands of scientists, members of academies and university professors (2) __________ , asking them to nominate (提名) candidates for the Nobel Prizes for the coming year.
These prize nominations must (3) __________ the respective Nobel Committees of the prize-awarding institutions before February 1 of the year for which the nomination is being made. The prize-awarding (4) __________ for the Physics and Chemistry awards is the Swedish Academy of Sciences.
The nominations received by each committee are then evaluated with the help of (5) __________ . When the committees have presented their recommendations to the prize-awarding institutions, a (6) __________ is taken for the final choice of Laureates (获奖者). The choice of that year's Laureates is announced immediately after the vote in October each year.
The prizes are awarded at the Prize Awarding Ceremony at the Concert Hall in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 10 (the Anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death). At the Prize Award Ceremony in Stockholm, the King of Sweden hands each Laureate a (7) __________ and a (8) __________ . The Ceremony (9) __________ a banquet at the Stockholm City Hall for about 1,300 people, (10) __________ 250 students.
Key:1. invitations; 2. around the world; 3. reach; 4. institution; 5. specially appointed experts; 6. vote; 7. diploma; 8. medal; 9. is followed by; 10. including
第三单元
Let me now share my six business success 'secrets' with you:
__________ There must be a willingness to take risks. You should not risk more than you can afford to lose, but you can't afford not to take certain business risks.__________ Keeping a tight control on expenses - while at the same time not being 'penny wise and pound foolish,' is a wise business practice.__________ The businessperson should always look for ways to improve their goods and services, as well as ways to increase efficiency and expand their marketing reach.__________ Everything is marketing. Marketing is the key to letting the world know about your products and services. There have been many products that had great sales potential, but failed due to poor marketing.__________ Provide more and better products and services, to larger numbers of people, at less cost.__________ An entrepreneur must deliver good quality products and services and stand behind one's work. Related to that is good customer service.
I've just revealed a handful of universal principles of business success. If you apply them, they can contribute toward your own business success, as well.
Key:4, 3, 6, 2, 1, 5
第六单元
often find myself trying to explain the attraction traveling 1) __________ me. Traveling, according to many people, is often 2) __________ and even, at least sometimes, dangerous. But one benefit of traveling is that it creates a perfect atmosphere for the 3) __________ , an environment that can lead to better understanding and enlightenment. Many wonderful people and places lie 4) __________ . The fact that there are obstacles as well only makes the journey 5) __________ . My life and my memories will be enriched after encountering these people and places. That's a pretty big benefit!
Of course I could also enrich my life without traveling very far at all, but there is something about foreign lands that provides 6) __________ . I think most non-travelers are simply too distracted by things such as work, home, and friends to devote 7) __________ to observation of life. I'm more observant when I'm on the road and therefore, more alive. I talk to more people and listen to them carefully. I keenly notice everything about my strange new environment. I see a lot of humor that can compensate for the misery of 8) __________ .
Key:1. holds for 2. uncomfortable 3. observation of life 4. on the road ahead 5. more rewarding 6. an additional fascination 7. their full attention 8. moving about
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