The library in our university is a useful________of information.

A．source                                               B．root

C．way                                                   D．cause

The label（标签）, Made in China, is one that is becoming increasing common in shopping centers all over the world.

In the United States, shoppers at Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest retailer（零售商）, have a wide selection of products mostly produced in China. The large amount of Chinese imports have created a large selection of goods in other countries as people begin to buy more and more products made in China. These goods are even widely available in other Asian nations, where Chinese-made goods are quite popular. Chinese brand names are also becoming more well-known outside China.

When Chinese Americans visit family and friends in their homeland, gifts from the U.S. are a must. But TVs and fashionable clothes aren't rare any more, and anything 'Made in China' shouldn’t be considered in any case.

"When I decide to visit my family members in China, I will have a big headache. What should I buy for them? They may not all speak English, but everyone in China knows those three words," a Chinese American said. "When they see the label 'Made in China,' they will think, 'Why do you send me this?' "

The development of China has surprised the world with its growth. As a result, the other countries are beginning to try to reduce Chinese goods with the use of taxes（税）and import restrictions. However, the development on the Chinese economy still affects the world in many ways.

1.Around the world, the products made in China are ________ in the shopping malls.

A．unwelcome        B．expensive         C．popular           D．rare

2.What is the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “brand” in the second paragraph?

A．品牌             B．明星             C．生产地           D．树枝

3.Why do Chinese Americans usually have a headache if they come back to China?

A．Because their Chinese friends can not speak English.

B．Because their friends will be unhappy if the gifts are made in China.

C．Because they should give their friends rare gifts.

D．Because they should give their friends fashionable gifts.

4.How do other countries try to reduce the Chinese goods in their own countries?

A．By developing the qualities of their own products.

B．By telling their shoppers not to buy Chinese goods.

C．By importing more Chinese goods.

D．By using taxes and import restrictions.

5.From the passage, we can know that________.

A．products made in China are more and more popular all over the world

B．TVs and fashionable clothes are ideal gifts for Chinese people

C．everyone in China can speak English

D．the other governments don’t welcome any Chinese goods

 

What will the house look like in the future? Could it have gardens on its walls, or a pool with fish for dinner? Architects（建筑师） believe that they are all possible. The only thing for sure is that the houses will be as green as possible.

The tree house

Many architects in the world would like to build a “tree house.” Like a leaf, the surface of the house collects sunlight during the day. The energy can be used to heat water, produce electricity, and even create fresh air for the home. The “root” (根) of the house is deep under the ground. It uses the soil (土壤) to keep the home’s temperature.

 The Lizard house

Like a lizard (蜥蜴), changing color with the weather is the most important design of a lizard house. When it’s in the bright sun, the cover of the house will turn dark to protect it from strong heat. During dark days, it turns white and takes in as much light and heat as possible to produce energy.

 Meals at home

This design is perhaps as much about the future of food production as architecture (建筑风格). It has gardens on the outside wall of the house. People can plant tomatoes, carrots and green tea on them. So every day in the morning, you just need to walk outside and collect your meals.

Learning from the past

Looking to the future isn’t the only way to be green. Sometimes, ancient techniques (古老的技术) can also help cut down energy use. For example, a chimney (烟囱) can be a useful air conditioner because it is easier to flow out hot air from the chimney.

1.What is the best title (标题) of the passage?

A．Green house of the future	B．The greener, the better
C．How to build green houses	D．Changes of the houses

2.We can heat water, produce electricity or create fresh air for the home_______.

A．with the root of a leaf	B．with the energy from sunlight
C．with the soil under the ground	D．with gardens on its walls

3.What will happen to the cover of the lizard house when it’s in the bright sun?

A．It will take in light.	B．It will produce energy.
C．It will turn dark.	D．It will turn white.

4.The passage seems to tell us that meals at home in the future________.            .

A．will be more delicious	B．need more cooks
C．cost as much as possible	D．will be greener

5. A chimney can be a useful air conditioner but it used to cause________.          .

A．pollution

B．accident

C．noise

D．techniques

 

 

Paris—French President Nicolas Sarkozy said he would clear over 300 Roma camps in France. He will send more than 700 Roma back to their native countries, including Romania (罗马尼亚) and Bulgaria (保加利亚) in the next three months.

   Many French people disagree with Sarkozy’s move. Some European countries don’t agree with the move, either. They say it goes against human rights. However, Sarkozy has made up his mind. Police have been clearing Roma camps.

   Roma are also called gypsies (吉普赛人). They came from India. They left their homeland sometime during the 11th century and entered Europe in the 14th century. Today there are 2-5 million gypsies. Most of them live in Eastern Europe.

   They traveled everywhere and made a living as actors, actresses, workers, and by selling goods from faraway lands. Most gypsies are very poor and their children don’t go to school. Some gypsies can’t find work so they make a living begging (乞讨) or stealing. The French government thinks gypsies bring a lot of social problems. That’s why Sarkozy wants them out of France.

   Sarkozy’s move, however, won’t solve the gypsy problems in France for the long term. According to EU (欧盟) laws, the gypsies of EU member countries are free to go to another EU member country, like France. They can stay there for up to three months. Many of the gypsies will probably come back to France in the future.

1.How many Roma will be sent from France to their native countries in the next three months?

   A. Over 300          B. Over 700         C. 2 million        D. 5 million

2.According to the news, most of the Roma live in _________.

   A. France            B. India           C. America     D. Eastern Europe

3.Why does Sarkozy want to send the Roma out of France?

   A. They traveled everywhere around Europe and India.

   B. The gypsies are free to go to another EU member country.

   C. Most gypsies are very poor and their children don’t go to school.

   D. The French government thinks gypsies bring a lot of social problems.

4.How long can the gypsies of EU member countries stay in another EU member country?

   A. They can stay there all life long.

   B. They can stay for up to three months.

   C. They stayed from 11^th century to 14^th century.

   D. They can travel to the country and stay for a few days.

5.Which is Not True according to the text?

   A. Police have been clearing Roma camps.

   B. All the French people agree with Sarkozy’s move.

   C. Some European countries say the move goes against human rights.

D. Sarkozy’s move won’t solve the gypsy problems in France for the long term.

 

—I hope I can volunteer my time in Search of Root this summer holiday.

    —_____________!

    A. Good idea    B. Not yet    C. My pleasure    D. No thing serious