66. Some people claim that nuclear energy is necessary because 　　　　　.

A. it can meet the growing demand of energy in an industrially developing society

B. it represents a big step forward in our scientific development

C. it provides the best solution to mass unemployment

D. it’s easy to run a nuclear power station

65. According to the anti-nuclear group, nuclear energy has the following disadvantages EXCEPT that 　　　　　.

A. it is a limited source of energy

B. it is harmful to the environment

C. it is a danger to the human race　　　　

D. it is an expensive source of energy

64. According to the passage, an increase in industrial production can 　　　　　.

A. ensure the safety of nuclear power

B. overcome the resource crisis

C. solve the pollution problem

D. offer more working opportunities

63. The passage is written mainly for 　　　　.

A. horse riders 　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. teenage girls 　　

C. Canadian parents 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. international travelers

C

It is often claimed that nuclear energy is something we cannot do without. We live in a consumer society, where there is a huge demand for commercial products of all kinds. Moreover, an increase in industrial production is considered to be one solution to the problem of mass unemployment. Such an increase needs an abundant and cheap energy supply. Many people believe that nuclear energy is endless and economical. There are a number of other advantages in the use of nuclear energy. Firstly, nuclear power, except for accidents, is clean. A further advantage is that a nuclear power station can be run by relatively few technical and managing staff. The nuclear power station represents a large step in our scientific research and, whatever the anti-nuclear group says, it is wrong to expect a return to more primitive sources of fuel.

However, those who disagree with nuclear energy point out that nuclear power stations bring a direct threat not only to the environment but also to the human race. Furthermore, it is doubtful whether finally nuclear power is a cheap source of energy. There have, for example, been very costly accidents in America and Russia. The possibility of increases in the cost of uranium (铀) and the cost to ensure its safety could price nuclear power out of the market. In the long run, environmentalists argue, nuclear energy may bring about the destruction of the human race. Thus, if we wish to survive, we cannot afford nuclear energy. Though nuclear energy programmes are expanding, which assumes a continual growth in industrial production and consumer demands. It is doubtful whether this growth will or can continue.

Having weighed up the arguments on both sides, it seems there are good economic and environmental reasons for sources of energy other than nuclear power.

62. Which one of the following isn’t mentioned in the passage?

A. The time of the camping.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. The cost of the camping.

C. The advantages of the camping.　　　　　　　　　 D. The effect of the camping.

61. The programs at Shadow Ridge mainly aim to help people 　　　　.

A. understand horses better 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. enjoy a family atmosphere

C. have fun above other things 　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　 D. achieve an educational purpose

60. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To attract people to the camps. 　　　　　

B. To talk about camping experiences.

C. To describe the programs of the camps. 　　

D. To explain the aims of the camps.

59. The writer provides two book lists to ________.

　A. show how he developed his point of view

　B. tell his reading experience at high school

　C. introduce the two persons’ reading methods

　D. explain that he read many books at high school

B

Camp memories last forever! We make sure they are unforgettable!

Shadow Ridge Summer Camps offer so many exciting things for campers to do. Unlike other camp programs that include horses as a small part of their program, at Shadow Ridge horses are the program! We have 100% horses from stable(马厩) management, nature walks, and track rides to bedroom furnishings.

Horses help us achieve many of our aims. Girls can learn to develop responsibility, self-confidence and personal connections in their lives while having fun. Using horses as a wonderful tool for education, our camps offer an interesting place for growth and learning.

Imagine each girl having her very own horse to spend time with and a best friend to love and take care of. Each camper is responsible for a horse for the week. Our riding program provides a lot of riding and lesson time. Campers will learn how to take care of the horse and the tack(马具), as well as how to ride. Days are filled with horse-related activities to strengthen the connection between each girl and horse, as the girls learn to work safely around the horses.

At Shadow Ridge we try to create a loving, caring family atmosphere for our campers. We have “The Bunkhouse”(4 girls), “the Wranglers Roost”(4 girls), and “The Hideout”(2 girls) in our comfortable 177-year-old farm house. All meals are home cooked, offering delicious and healthy food for the hungry rider.

Our excellent activities create personalized memories of your child’s vacation. Each child will receive a camp T-shirt and a photo album (usually 300-500 pictures) of their stay at camp.

Our camps are offered during June, July and August 2009, for small groups of girls aged 13-16 years, not only from Canada but also other parts of the world.

We will send you full program descriptions at your request.

58. The writer’s purpose in mentioning The Republic is to ________.

　A. explain why it was included in the list

　B. describe why he seriously crossed it off the list

　C. show that he read the books blindly though they were hard to understand

　D. prove that he understood most of it because he had looked at every word

57. While at high school, the writer _______.

　A. had plans for reading 　　　　　　　　　　　 B. learned to educate himself

　C. only read books over 100 pages 　　　　 D. read only one book several times