In order to host the Olympics, a city must submit a proposal(提交提案) to the IOC. After

all proposals have been submitted, the IOC votes. If no city with the fewest votes is eliminated, the voting continues, until a majority winner is determined. Typically the Games are awarded several years in advance, allowing the winning city time to prepare for the Games.

In selecting the site of the Olympic Games, the IOC considers a number of factors, and chiefly among them is which organizing committee seems most likely to stage the Games effectively. The IOC also considers which parts of the world have not yet hosted the Games. For instance, Tokyo, the host of the 1964 Summer Games, and Beijing, that of the 2008 Games, were chosen in part to popularize the Olympic movement in Asia. Because of growing importance television worldwide, the IOC in recent years has also taken into account the host city’s time zone. Whenever the Games take place in the USA or Canada, for example, American television networks are willing to pay specially higher amounts for television rights because they can broadcast popular events live in the best viewing hours.

Once the Games have been awarded, it is the duty of the local organizing committee----not the IOC or the NOC of the host city’s country to provide them with money. This is often done with a part of the Olympic television revenues(收入), and corporate sponsorships(社团赞助), tickets sales, and other smaller revenue sources. In many cases there is also direct government support. Although many cities have achieved amounts of money by hosting the Games, the Olympics can be financially risky. When the financial gains from the Games were less than expected, the city was left with large debts.

41. _______will be determined to host the Olympic Games by the IOC.

A. A city that submits a proposal       B. One that hasn’t hosted the Games

C. A city that has perfect time zone    D. A majority winner in voting

42. If the Games take place in Canada, American television networks___.

A. are willing to pay much higher amounts for television rights

B. will be forbidden to broadcast live sporting events

C. can’t broadcast popular events live in the best viewing hours

D. will not pay for the Canadian television networks

43. According to the last paragraph, which following statement is true?

A. The host city must be left with large debts 

B. The city may achieve a lot of money

C. There is no financial risk in hosting the Olympic Games

D. It is impossible that the host city couldn’t make money

44. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

A. Applying for host for Olympics            B. Winner or loser

C. How to host Olympic Games              D. The Olympic Games

　 In order to host the Olympics, a city must submit a proposal(提交提案) to the IOC. After all proposals have been submitted, the IOC votes. If no city with the fewest votes is eliminated(淘汰), the voting continues, until a majority winner is determined. Typically the Games are awarded several years in advance, allowing the winning city time to prepare for the Games.

In selecting the site of the Olympic Games, the IOC considers a number of factors, and chiefly among them is which organizing committee seems most likely to stage the Games effectively. The IOC also considers which parts of the world have not yet hosted the Games. For instance, Tokyo, the host of the 1964 Summer Games, and Beijing, that of the 2008 Games, were chosen in part to popularize the Olympic movement in Asia. Because of growing importance television worldwide, the IOC in recent years has also taken into account the host city’s time zone. Whenever the Games take place in the USA or Canada, for example, American television networks are willing to pay specially higher amounts for television rights because they can broadcast popular events live in the best viewing hours.

Once the Games have been awarded, it is the duty of the local organizing committee----not the IOC or the NOC of the host city’s country to provide them with money. This is often done with a part of the Olympic television revenues(收入), and corporate sponsorships(社团赞助), tickets sales, and other smaller revenue sources. In many cases there is also direct government support. Although many cities have achieved amounts of money by hosting the Games, the Olympics can be financially risky. When the financial gains from the Games were less than expected, the city was left with large debts.

66. _______will be determined to host the Olympic Games by the IOC.

A. A city that submits a proposal 　　　　　　 B. One that hasn’t hosted the Games

C. A city that has perfect time zone 　　　　　D. A majority winner in voting

67. If the Games take place in Canada, American television networks___.

A. are willing to pay much higher amounts for television rights

B. will be forbidden to broadcast live sporting events

C. can’t broadcast popular events live in the best viewing hours

D. will not pay for the Canadian television networks

68. According to the last paragraph, which following statement is true?

A. The host city must be left with large debts B. The city may achieve a lot of money

A. There is no financial risk in hosting the Olympic Games

B. It is impossible that the host city couldn’t make money

69. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

A. Applying for host for Olympics B. Winner or loser

C. How to host Olympic Games　　 　　　　 D. The Olympic Games

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  This is a web version of October15,2009 which Live Earth emails to members. Click here to join and receive weekly updates from Live Earth 

  Live Earth is pleased to announce the largest worldwide water initiative(倡议) in history to help fight the global water crisis. The Dow Earth Run for Water-----to take place on April 18,2010----will consist of a series of 6 km run/walks ( the average distance many women and children walk every day to get water ) talking place over the course of 24 hours in countries around the world featuring concers and water education activities, raising awareness and funds to help solve the water crisis. Jessica Biel, Alexandra Cousteau, Pete Wentz, Angelique Kidijo and Jenny Fletcher will lend their time in support of this global event.

Water shortage is a major issure affecting countries, communities and families all over the wold .One in eight people don’t have access to safe,clen drinking water, Communities in Farica,

Latin America and Asia suffer 1.8 million deaths every year from diarrhea diseases and the death of 5,000 children each day due to inadequate(不足) water infrastructure (基础设施) . In these areas, women and children are forced to walk 6 km (3.7 miles ) each day to get water that is likely unsuitable for drinking .However, the water crisis not only limited to developing nations. Adding to these existing issures, the effects of climate change are increasing affecting both supply and quality of available fresh water throughout the world.

In 60﹪of European cities with population greater than 100.000, groundwater is being used faster than it can be replenished{补充}。 By 2025,two-thirds of the world’s population could be living under water__stressed conditions.

You can help solve the water crisis by participating in the April 18th even.Run/walk registration is now officially open! Sign up now at

Thanks and be sure to visit liveearth. Org for the latest water conservation tips and more on The Dow Live Earth Run!

LIVE EARTH

72.Which of the following activities will the Dow Live Earth organize on April 18,2010 ?

   A.Receing the latest news from Live Earth.

   B.Putting on musical performances.

   C.Calling on pop stars to walk 6 km to get water.

   D.Lending names and time to support the event.

73. According to the passage , which of the following statements is tue?

   A. You can turn to http://live earth.org for water statements is true?

   B. Jessica Biel can’t take part in event if she signs up.

   C. The information on Live Earth is updated every month.

   D. Every year 1.8 million people in the world die from the disease related to water.

74. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

   A.An Introduction tohe April 18 Event

   B. An Email to Live Earth

   C.Global Water Crisis Is Becoming Serious

   D.Live Earth Announces an Initiative to Water Crisis

Zurich of Switzerland is the city with the highest quality of life in 2006, while Baghdad, for the third year running, has the lowest, a survey published by human resource company Mercer on Monday shows.

Zurich, Geneva and Vancouver made the top three in the list while Bangui in the Central African Republic and Brazzaville, the capital of Congo Republic, joined Baghdad in the bottom three.

The top three cities in the list are all unchanged from last year.

Almost half the top 30 scoring cities are in Western Europe. In this region, Vienna follows Zurich and Geneva in 4th position. Other highly-rated cities include Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich in positions 6, 7 and 8 respectively. Athens remains the lowest scoring city in Western Europe, standing at position 79.

Chicago is one of the biggest climbers in the rankings since 2005, rising to 41st from 52nd due to reduced crime rates, while Cairo is one of the biggest fallers, sliding nine places to 131st out of 215 cities.

“This was due to political conflicts and terrorist attacks in the city and surrounding area,” Mercer said.

Asia-Pacific Auckland and Wellington have both moved up the rankings from 8th to 5th and 14th to 12th places respectively, while Sydney remains at position 9.

In Asia, Singapore ranks 34th followed by Tokyo, Japan’s highest scoring city, at position 35. Hong Kong’s modern and efficient infrastructure, including its airport which is considered one of best in the world, has pushed it up from 70th to 68th position.

The top-ranking city in China’s mainland is Shanghai in 103rd place.

“Beijing and Shanghai are on the rise and should experience rapid improvements in quality of living in the coming years. This is mainly due to greater international investment driven by the availability and lower cost of labor and manufacturing skills,” explained Mr. Slagin Parakatil, Senior Researcher at Mercer.

Mercer bases its annual survey on 39 quality-of-life factors, from political stability to schools, bars, restaurants and the environment.

The top ten cities in the list:

Zurich, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

Vancouver, Canada

Vienna, Austria

Auckland, New Zealand

Dusseldorf, Germany

Munich, Germany

Sydney, Australia

Berne, Switzerland

57. From the first three paragraphs, we can NOT learn _____.

A. since 2004, Baghdad has been the city with the lowest quality of life

B. since 2004, Zurich has been the city with the highest quality of life

C. since 2004, Bangui, Brazzaville and Baghdad have been the bottom three

D. since 2004, Zurich Geneva and Vancouver have been the top three

58. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Athens is the lowest scoring city in the world

B. Cairo was the 122nd last year

C. In Asia, Tokyo is the best place to live

D. Due to modern infrastructure, Hong Kong has pushed it up by 3 places

59. By mentioning what Mr. Slagin Parakatil said, the author wants to show _____.

A. Beijing and Shanghai are less developed now

B. greater international investment will lead to the improvement in quality of life in Beijing and Shanghai

C. Mr. Slagin Parakatil expects little of Beijing and Shanghai

D. Beijng and Shanghai will improve rapidly in quality of life in the next few years

60. The purpose of writing the passage is to tell us _____.

A. the results of a survey

B. Zurich is the best place to live

C. the best and worst places to live

D. the rankings of the cities on quality of life in 2006

If a city wishes to  host the Olympics, it must submit a proposal(提交提案) to the IOC. After all proposals have been submitted, the IOC votes. If no city with the fewest votes is eliminated, the voting continues, until a majority winner is determined. Typically the Games are awarded several years in advance, allowing the winning city time to prepare for the Games.
In selecting the site of the Olympic Games, the IOC considers a number of factors, and chiefly among them is which organizing committee seems most likely to stage the Games effectively. The IOC also considers which parts of the world have not yet hosted the Games. For instance, Tokyo, the host of the 1964 Summer Games, and Beijing, that of the 2008 Games, were chosen in part to popularize the Olympic movement in Asia. Because of growing importance television worldwide, the IOC in recent years has also taken into account the host city’s time zone. Whenever the Games take place in the USA or Canada, for example, American television networks are willing to pay specially higher amounts for television rights because they can broadcast popular events live in the best viewing hours.
Once the Games have been awarded, it is the duty of the local organizing committee----not the IOC or the NOC of the host city’s country to provide them with money. This is often done with a part of the Olympic television revenues(收入), and corporate sponsorships(社团赞助), tickets sales, and other smaller revenue sources. In many cases there is also direct government support. Although many cities have achieved amounts of money by hosting the Games, the Olympics can be financially risky. When the financial gains from the Games were less than expected, the city was left with large debts

1. 1.

   _______will be determined to host the Olympic Games by the IOC

   1. A.
      A city that submits a proposal
   2. B.
      A majority winner in voting
   3. C.
      A city that has perfect time zone
   4. D.
      One that hasn’t hosted the Games
2. 2.

   Which of  the following words can be used to replace the word “ selecting” in   paragraph 2?

   1. A.
      electing
   2. B.
      hoping
   3. C.
      choosing
   4. D.
      thinking
3. 3.

   If the Games take place in Canada, American television networks___

   1. A.
      can’t broadcast popular events live in the best viewing hours
   2. B.
      will be forbidden to broadcast live sporting events
   3. C.
      are willing to pay much higher amounts for television rights
   4. D.
      will not pay for the Canadian television networks
4. 4.

   According to the last paragraph, which following statement is true?

   1. A.
      The host city must be left with large debts
   2. B.
      The city may achieve a lot of money
   3. C.
      There is no financial risk in hosting the Olympic Games
   4. D.
      It is impossible that the host city couldn’t make money
5. 5.

   Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

   1. A.
      How to host Olympic Games
   2. B.
      Winner or loser
   3. C.
      Applying for host for Olympics
   4. D.
      The Olympic Games