This past month saw one of the most devastating storms in history brings death and destruction on the Philippines. The number of lives lost is still being calculated, but it is already sitting above five thousand. In the flurryof news about the storm and its after－math, the cries of “I told you so” from environmentalists rang out loud and clear.

　　These scientists were especially vocal during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which just wrapped up in Warsaw, Poland. The timing of the conference and Typhoon Haiyan was an eerie coincidence, but perhaps the concurrence offered a wakeup call for all.

　　Christiana Figures, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) said, “We are witnessing ever more frequent extreme weather events, and the poor and vulnerable are already paying the price.”

　　Scientists claim that storms like Typhoon Haiyan are an inevitable result of the effect greenhouse gases are having on our environment. Environmental analysts claim that rising temperatures around the globe and changing weather patterns are all part of the same problem.

　　This isn’t breaking news. We’ve heard the warnings for years. The UN has been hosting the Climate Change Conference since1995.But the changes that need to be made are huge. Added to this, the developed nations and developing countries have competing interests that are difficult to settle. The issue of who takes responsibility becomes difficult to resolve.

　　We may feel far away from Poland and resolving conflicts between countries, but we mustn’t feel far away from the issue. When we watch neighboring countries suffer in severe weather, when we hear reports of increasing global temperatures, when we walk outside and find it difficult to breathe the Shanghai air, we know we have a very real problem. So what are we going to do about it? Are we making every-day choices that can have a positive impact? Are we reducing our carbon footprint? Are we choosing to walk, ride a bicycle or take public transportation instead of a car? Are we recycling? Are we turning off the lights and electronics whenever possible?

　　The problem is complex, but saving our earth starts with each of us taking simple steps.

1.What is the most terrible typhoon in 2013? It is _________.

A. Haiyan??? ???? B. Bebinca????????? C. Danas?? ???????? D.Cimaron

2.Warsaw isn’t in Poland，is it?

A. Yes, it is?????? B. No, it isn’t????? ? C. Yes, it isn’t ????? D. No, it is

3.How many years have we heard the warnings? For nearly ______years.

A. 21????? ?????? B. 18???? ???????? C. 19?????? ??????? D. 20

4.Which of the following is NOT FALSE?

A. The environment is worse and worse and we have no ideas about it.

B. The environment is worse and we needn’t do anything about it.

C. Saving our environment is not so complex.

D. The environment is a big problem and we must take simple steps

In 1896 the first modem Olympic Games was held in Athens，Greece.Since then many countries have successfully held the Olympics，such as England，France， Germany，Canada，the USA，Spain and Australia. After more than a century the Games returns to its hometown.

When people hold the Olympic Games，they always make an emblem(会徽).The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games was a white circle of oliver branches in the sky.

In 2004 ,Athens was developing a spirit of peace. An officer said，“While in Athens， the world should be at peace. We hope the peace is not just for a short time. We would like the message from the Athens Games to help countries come together and solve their problems.”

This year，the Olympic Games will be held in China. And China has already made a seal as the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The emblem has a single Chinese character on a red seal and means “Chinese seal—dancing Beijing”. Below it，there are the words “Beijing 2008”.The character in the emblem “Jing”. It means “capital” of China and it is also like a runner or a dancer. The running figure(人形)of the emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics—faster，higher and stronger.

1. In which country was the first modern Olympic Games held?

A. Greece.                    B. China.                     C. Australia.                  D. France.

2. What do people always make when they hold the Olympic Games?

A.A picture.                 B. An emblem           C.A flag.                 D.A map.

3. What message does the Athens Olympic Games want to give?

A. War.                        B. Luck.                       C. Danger.                    D. Peace.

4. How many years have passed when Athens again holds the Olympic Games?

A.100.                          B.104.                          C.108.                          D.112.

5. The spirit of the Olympic Games is ______.

A. history and friendship                            B. faster，higher and stronger

C. running and dancing                                D. peace，friendship and development