The snow has paralysed(使瘫痪) transport in China during the country’s most important vacation period, the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Not only have transport delays hindered personal trips, but they have also slowed the delivery of fresh produce to markets. Consequently, in Zhengzhou, the capital city of the Henan province, tomato prices have doubled, and the cost of 47 other vegetables has increased by 36%, as reported by local media at the end of January.

     According to an inside PR source, “wholesalers in Beijing were quoted as saying that only about 20% of the usual fresh vegetable supplies were reaching the city.” As an Asian country with a diet based on fresh produce, the shortage of vegetables and the rise in prices is not only affecting fresh food producers, but also the final consumers.

     In terms of production, this is the worst snow disaster to hit China in the last 50 years, affecting a total of 9.4 million hectares of farmland in the country, according to a report published on 4 February 2008 by Feng Tao of Xinhua News, at the Chinese government website. Most of the crops devastated（毁坏）by the frost are located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the traditional natural border between North and South China.

Chen Xiwen, Director of the Office of the Central Leading Group on Rural Work, pointed out at the end of last week that “the blizzard disaster in the south has had a severe impact on winter crops, and the impact on fresh vegetables could be catastrophic in certain areas”, as stated in the Xinhua News report.

     The Chinese government has been quick to take extreme measures. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has sent 13 teams of experts to 8 of the areas most seriously affected by the harsh weather. The aim of this initiative is to provide farmers with technical assistance to minimize their losses.

From this passage, we can know that the snow happened _____.

   A. During the Spring Festival

   B. In the coldest days of the winter

   C. In the North of China.

   D. It’s not mentioned here.

What’s the meaning of the underlined word in paragraph four?

   A. worst  B. snowstorm  C. cold weather  D. biggest

This passage mainly tells us _____ .

   A. The snow in the south of China caused many problems.

   B. The effect of the snow in the south of China on the fresh food

   C. The snow in the south of China slowed the delivery of fresh produce to markets.

   D. The Chinese government has taken extreme measures to help the suffered farmers.

The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has sent 13 teams of experts to 8 of the areas to _____ .

   A. help the farmers plant crops          B. give money to the farmers

   C. give directions to the farmers with their technic（技术；技巧）.

   D. deliver crops for the farmers.

The snow has paralysed(使瘫痪) transport in China during the country’s most important vacation period, the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Not only have transport delays hindered personal trips, but they have also slowed the delivery of fresh produce to markets. Consequently, in Zhengzhou, the capital city of the Henan province, tomato prices have doubled, and the cost of 47 other vegetables has increased by 36%, as reported by local media at the end of January.
According to an inside PR source, “wholesalers in Beijing were quoted as saying that only about 20% of the usual fresh vegetable supplies were reaching the city.” As an Asian country with a diet based on fresh produce, the shortage of vegetables and the rise in prices is not only affecting fresh food producers, but also the final consumers.
In terms of production, this is the worst snow disaster to hit China in the last 50 years, affecting a total of 9.4 million hectares of farmland in the country, according to a report published on 4 February 2008 by Feng Tao of Xinhua News, at the Chinese government website. Most of the crops devastated（毁坏）by the frost are located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the traditional natural border between North and South China.
Chen Xiwen, Director of the Office of the Central Leading Group on Rural Work, pointed out at the end of last week that “the blizzard disaster in the south has had a severe impact on winter crops, and the impact on fresh vegetables could be catastrophic in certain areas”, as stated in the Xinhua News report.
The Chinese government has been quick to take extreme measures. The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has sent 13 teams of experts to 8 of the areas most seriously affected by the harsh weather. The aim of this initiative is to provide farmers with technical assistance to minimize their losses.

1. 1.

   From this passage, we can know that the snow happened _____.

   1. A.
      During the Spring Festival
   2. B.
      In the coldest days of the winter
   3. C.
      In the North of China.
   4. D.
      It’s not mentioned here.
2. 2.

   What’s the meaning of the underlined word in paragraph four?

   1. A.
      worst
   2. B.
      snowstorm
   3. C.
      cold weather
   4. D.
      biggest
3. 3.

   This passage mainly tells us _____ .

   1. A.
      The snow in the south of China caused many problems.
   2. B.
      The effect of the snow in the south of China on the fresh food
   3. C.
      The snow in the south of China slowed the delivery of fresh produce to markets.
   4. D.
      The Chinese government has taken extreme measures to help the suffered farmers.
4. 4.

   The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has sent 13 teams of experts to 8 of the areas to _____ .
   

   1. A.
      help the farmers plant crops         
   2. B.
      give money to the farmers
   3. C.
      give directions to the farmers with their technic（技术；技巧）.
   4. D.
      deliver crops for the farmers.

  The Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki-matsuri) is a festival being held every year in Sapporo, Japan for over seven days in February. Presently, Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome are the main places of the festival. The 2013 Yuki-matsuri dates are February 5 to 11.

    The festival is one of Japan’s largest and most typical winter events. In 2007 (58th Festival), about two million people visited Sapporo to see the hundreds of floating statues and ice sculptures at the Odori Park and Susukino sites, in central Sapporo, and at the Satoland site. The festival is thought to be a chance for promoting international relations. International Snow Sculpture Contest has been held at the Odori Park site since 1974, and 14 teams from various areas of the world participated in 2008.

   The subject of the statues differs and often shows an event, famous building or person from the previous year. For example, in 2004, there were statues of Hideki Matsui, the famous baseball player who at that time played for the New York Yankees. A number of stages made out of snow are also constructed and some events including musical performances are held. At the Satoland site, visitors can enjoy long snow and ice slides as well as a huge maze（迷宫） made of snow. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of local foods from all over Hokkaido at the Odori Park and Satoland sites, such as fresh seafood, potatoes and corn, and fresh dairy products.

    Every year the number of Statues displayed is around 400 in total. In 2007, ther were 307 statues created in the Odori Park site, 32 in the Satoland site and 100 in the Susukino site. The best place to view the creations is from the TV Tower at the Odori Park site. Most of the statues are lighted in the evening. The Sapporo Snow Festival Museum is placed in the Hitsujigaoka observation hill （羊之丘展望台）in Toyohira-ku, and displays historical materials and media of the festival.

41. The Sapporo Snow Festival 2013 will start from _____.

A. February 1    B. February 5    C. February 7   D. February 11

42. Which of the following is NOT the subject of the statues?

A. An event   B. A famous building   C. A person    D. A county

43. What does the author think of the Sapporo Snow Festival?

A. Visitors can see the hundreds of statues and ice sculptures.

B. Japan can promote international relations through the festival.

C. Musicians have a chance for giving musical performances.

D. People can enjoy a variety of local foods from Hokkaido.

44. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. There are long snow and ice slides made of snow at the Satoland site.

B. The best place to view the creations is from the TV Tower at the Satoland site.

C. The Sapporo Snow Festival Museum is placed in Toyohira-ku.

D. There are many local foods sold at the Odori Park and Satoland sites.

45. The passage is most likely to be taken from ____.

A. a culture book    B.  a Japanese novel  C. a travel magazine  D. a food book

Did you see snow in your hometown last winter? Did you feel it was warmer than before? “There have been 21 warm winters in China since 1986,” said scientists. They also said that in the past 100 years, as the global(全球的) temperatures went up by 0.74℃, the temperature in North China has climbed 1.4℃ in only 50 years.

   China needs to take quick action to cut carbon dioxide(二氧化碳) emission(排放), because it’s the main reason for global warming. The good news is that China has seen the importance of going green. China set the goal of cutting energy use by 20% and pollution emission by 10% in the 11^th Five-Year Plan.

   Can you slow global warming? Sure! You and your family can take steps to cut the amount of carbon dioxide that is sent out into the air.

   Here are some pieces of advice to help you save the earth.

   Wear used clothes. Wearing your brother’s, sister’s or dad’s old T-shirt means you save the energy.

   Change your light bulbs(灯泡). Use energy-saving light bulbs. And don’t forget to turn off the lights when you leave a room and turn off your television and computer when they are not in use!

   Ride the bus. Taking a bus saves a lot of oil every year.

   Say no to plastic bags. The next time your parents go to the market, ask them to use baskets.

   Open a window. Don’t use the air-conditioner(空调), and let some fresh air in. When you have to use the conditioner, set the temperature higher in the summer and lower in the winter to save energy.

   Make small changes in your daily life. Don’t use paper cups, bags and boxes.

   It’s time for all of us to do something to save the earth.

67. The main reason for global warming is ______ .

A. the oil

B. carbon dioxide

C. paper cups, bags and boxes

D. televisions and computers

68. How many pieces of advice are there in this passage?

A. Three        B. Four       C. Five        D. Six

69. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. It’s a pity to wear your dad’s old T-shirt.

B. Using air conditioner may be a waste of energy.

C. Taking a bus saves a lot of oil every year.

D. Using plastic bags wastes energy a lot.

70. The passage is mainly about the ways to______ .

A. make energy

B. change our daily life

C. slow down global warming

D. change the world weather