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The Nature paper suggests______may be an influential factor affecting malaria.A．warmer cli

The Nature paper suggests______may be an influential factor affecting malaria.

A．warmer climate

B．human involvement

C．drought

D．biology diversity

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第2题

What do we learn about the Forum's report from the passage？A．It was challenged by some cli

What do we learn about the Forum's report from the passage？

A．It was challenged by some climate and risk experts.

B．It aroused a lot of interest in the scientific circles.

C．It was warmly received by environmentalists.

D．It caused a big stir in developing countries.

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第3题

How will climate change affect global security？ Are governments doing enough to tackle cli

How will climate change affect global security？

Are governments doing enough to tackle climate change？

The British Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett, has warned that climate change will have implications more fundamental and serious for the security of nations than any single conflict in the future.

Speaking ahead of a UN Security Council debate on climate change, Margaret Beckett said the resources available to mankind were already stretched, and that an unstable climate threatened to make things worse.

What impact do you think climate change will have on global security？ Is there enough political will to tackle the problem？ What should the UN be doing？ Has climate change affected you？

Send us your views by clicking on the button below. You can also send photos by email to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or by text message to +44 7725100100.

Who is Margaret Beckett？

A．The UN Secretary General.

B．The UN High Commissioner for the Environment.

C．The British Interior Secretary.

D．The British Foreign Secretary.

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第4题

A subject which seems to have been insufficiently studied by doctors and psychologist is t

he influence of geography and climate on the psychological and physical health of humankind. There seems no doubt that the general character of landscape, the relative length of day and night, and climate must all play a part in determining what kind of people we are.

It is true that a few studies have been made. Where all the inhabitants of a particular area enjoy exceptionally good or bad health, scientists have identified contributory factors such as the presence or absence of substances like iodine, fluoride, calcium, or iron in the water supply, or perhaps types of land that provide breeding places for pests like mosquitoes or rats.

Moreover, we can all generalize about types of people we have met. Those living in countries with long dark winters are apt to be less talkative and less lively than inhabitants of countries where the climate is more equable(稳定的). And where olives and oranges grow, the inhabitants are cheerful, talkative, and casual.

But these commonplace generalizations are inadequate—the influence of climate and geography should be studied in depth. Do all mountain dwellers live to a ripe old age？ Does the drinking of wine, rather than beer, result in a sunny and open character？ Is the strength and height of a Kenyan tribe due to their habitual drinking of the cow blood？

We are not yet sure of the answers to such questions, but let us hope that something beneficial to humankind may eventually result from such studies.

The author's purpose of writing this passage is to ______.

A．alert readers to the scarcity of natural resources

B．call for more research on the influence of geographical environment

C．introduce different elements in character cultivation

D．draw more attention to the health condition of mankind

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第5题

Types of ClimateClimate is the combination of temperature, moisture, wind, and sunshine at

Types of Climate

Climate is the combination of temperature, moisture, wind, and sunshine at a place over a period of many years. Weather is made up of atmospheric conditions during a few hours or days. The weather may be rainy on a certain day. But that place may usually have a warm, dry, sunny climate. We learn about the climate of a place by studying its temperature, moistare, wind, and sunshine from season to season and year to year.

Temperature and the amount of rainfall are the two most important elements of climate. Others are humidity(air moisture), cloudiness, fog, sunshine, wind, storms, and air pressure.

There are many different types of climate on earth. Climates of the world can be classified according to their latitudes and the plants that grow there. Different kinds of plants need different amounts of heat and moisture for growth. The vegetation of a region tells us about temperature and rainfall conditions over a long period of time.

Tropical Climates

Tropical climates are found in regions between 35 N and 35 S latitude. In the tropical rain forest(nearest the equator)conditions are warm and rainy all year long, and there is a thick cover of trees. Places farther north and south of the equator have a tropical wet-and-try climate. There the forests are not so dense, and many trees lose their leaves in the dry season. Along 23.5 N and 23.5 S latitude there are vast regions of tropical desert climate, where very little vegetation can grow.

Subtropical Climates

Subtropical climates are usually found between 30 and 40 North and South latitudes. The subtropical western coasts of the continents have a Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry; winters are mild and wet. On the subtropical eastern coasts of continents the climate is humid subtropical. Summers are hot, and winters are mild. There is enough rainfall in all seasons for forests.

Mid-latitude Climates

Mid-latitude climates occur between 40 and 60 NS latitudes. Strong westerly winds blow in the mid latitudes. The climate of the west coast of North America is mild and rainy most of the year. It helps the growth of fine timber forests. Some places in the mid-latitudes do not receive moisture because of mountain barriers or their great distance from the oceans. Humid continental climates cover large mid-latitude areas in eastern parts of the continents. They are forest climates with cold winters and warm summers. Most of the rainfall comes in the summer.

High-latitude Climates

High-latitude climates occur from 60 to the poles, North and South. In the high latitudes temperatures are very cold in winter and cool in summer. The short summers are warm enough for forests of ever green trees. Greenland and Antarctica have a polar climate, where great ice caps exist because of year round freezing.

High-altitude Climates

Highland climates are cooler than the surrounding lowlands because of the effects of altitude. High land climates are found on the high mountains of the world, even on the equator. In the tropics and mid latitudes different kinds of vegetation grow in zones up the slopes of mountains to the permanent snow fields.

The Causes of Different Climates

The differences in climate from place to place are caused by climatic controls. The major climatic controls are latitude, altitude, land and water bodies, ocean currents, winds, and storm centers.

Latitude makes climates colder toward the north and south poles(high latitudes)than at the tropics near the equator(low latitudes). Low-latitude regions remain warm throughout the year. At higher latitudes there are greater differences between winter and summer temperatures.

Altitude affects climate by lowering temperatures as the height above sea level increases. At high altitudes the air is less dense and does not absorb and hold as

A．Y

B．N

C．NG

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第6题

The English Weather "Other countries have a climate; in England we have weather". This sta

The English Weather

"Other countries have a climate; in England we have weather". This statement, often made by Englishmen to describe the strange weather conditions of their country, is both revealing and true. It is revealing because in it we see the Englishman insisting once again that what happens in England is not the same as what happens elsewhere. Its truth can be proved by any foreigner who stays in the country for longer than a few days.

In no country other than England, it has been said, can one experience four seasons in the course of a single day! Day may break as a warm spring morning; an hour or so later black clouds may have appeared from nowhere and the rain may be pouring down. At midday it may be really winter with the temperature down by about eight degrees or more centigrade(摄氏度 ). And then, in the late afternoon the sky will clear, the sun will begin to shine, and for an hour or two before darkness fails, it will be summer.

In England one can experience almost every kind of weather except the most extreme. (Some foreigners seem to be under the impression that for ten months of the year the country is covered by a dense blanket of fog; this is not true.)The problem is that we never can be sure when the different types of weather will occur. Not only do we get several different sorts of weather in one day, but we may very well get a spell(持续的一段时间) of winter in summer and a spell of summer in winter.

The uncertainty about the weather has had a definite effect upon the Englishman's character. It tends to make him cautious(小心谨慎的),for example. The foreigner may laugh when he sees the Englishman setting forth on a brilliantly sunny morning wearing a raincoat and carrying an umbrella, but he may well regret his laughter later in the day!

And, of course, the weather's variety provides a constant topic of conversation. Even the most taciturn (沉默寡言的) of Englishmen is always prepared to discuss the weather. And, though he sometimes complains bitterly of it, he would not, even if he could, exchange it for the more predictable climate of other lands.

"Other countries have a climate; in England we have weather". This statement suggests that ______.

A．other countries do not have fine weather

B．you cannot experience four seasons in a year in England

C．the weather in England often changes and is therefore unique

D．the weather in England never changes

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Excerpt 1 From 2003 to 2050, the worlds population is projected to grow from 6. 4 bil

lion to 9.1 billion, a 42% increase. If energy use per person and technology remain the same, total energy use and greenhouse gas emissions(mainly, CO2)will be 42% higher in 2050. But thats too low, because societies that grow richer use more energy. We need economic growth unless we condemn the worlds poor to their present poverty and freeze everyone elses living standards. With modest growth, energy use and greenhouse emissions more than double by 2050. Excerpt 2 Although the threat of global warming has been known to the world for decades and all countries and leaders agree that we need to deal with the problem, we also know that the effects of measures, especially harsh measures taken in some countries, would be nullified(抵消)if other countries do not control their emissions. Whereas the UN team on climate change has found that the emissions of carbon dioxide would have to be cut globally by 60% to stabilize the content of CO2 in the atmosphere, this path is not feasible for several reasons. Such deep cuts would cause a breakdown of the world economy. Excerpt 3 Climate change is one of the most important environmental issues facing humankind. Climate change may affect natural ecosystems in a variety of ways. In the short term, climate change can alter the mix of plant species in land ecosystems such as grasslands. In the long term, climate change has the potential to dramatically alter the geographic distribution of major vegetation types—savannas, forests, and tundra. Climate change can also potentially alter global ecosystem processes, including the cycling of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur. Moreover, changes in these ecosystem processes can affect and be affected by changes in the plant species of the ecosystem and vegetation type. All of the climate change-induced alterations of natural ecosystems affect the services that these ecosystems provide to humans. Excerpt 4 Plants and animals adapt to climate change over centuries. At the current estimate of half a degree centigrade of warming per decade, vegetation may not keep up. Climatologist James Hansen predicts climate zones will shift toward the poles by 50 to 75 kilometers a year—faster than trees can naturally migrate. Species that find themselves in an unfamiliar environment will die. Excerpt 5 Scientists have long warned that some level of global warming is a done deal—due in large part to heat-trapping greenhouse gases humans already have pumped skyward. Now, however, researchers are fleshing out how much future warming and sea-level rise the world has triggered. Excerpt 6 The practical conclusion is that if global warming is a potential disaster, the only solution is new technology. Only an aggressive research and development program might find ways of breaking our dependence on fossil fuels or dealing with it.

Greenhouse emissions will more than double by 2050 because of______.

A．economic growth

B．wasteful use of energy

C．the widening gap between the rich and poor

D．the rapid advances of science and technology

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第8题

The influence of climate on behavior. appears all-pervasive. Indeed, who can claim that we

ather factors have no influence on their decision-making？ Everyone can point to instances where plans and activities have been changed because of weather conditions. People's moods also change with the weather: bright sunny days seem to lift spirits, while dark rainy periods bring on depression.

Law enforcement agencies are beginning to show interests in the effect of atmospheric conditions on behavior. Every year, the FBI's Uniform. Crime Reports provide break-downs of the crime rates by month and season of the year. Both monthly and seasonal variations are considered to reflect the varying influence of temperature, precipitation, humidity, length of daylight, and a number of other climatological factors.

Various studies find relationships between specific climatological conditions and crime. Rising temperature is generally accompanied by increase in aggression and violent crime. On the other hand, high humidity appears to reduce the incidence of physical activity and aggression. Rain, cloud cover, and other forms of inclement weather are associated with lower levels of property crimes and increased depression.

Our study showed that low humidity has the most widespread influence on all types of crime studied. The analysis also shows that as humidity increase the level of crime decreases. Temperature also has a great effect. Increasing temperature fails to influence the number of nighttime burglaries/larcenies, but it does increase the other crime categories. Burglaries/larcenies (day and night) and daytime assaults also tend to increase along with cloud cover. Except for wind speed and barometric pressure with regard to daytime assaults, the remaining weather factors have virtually no influence on the levels of crime.

Individuals who respond with criminal behavior. to weather change or weather extremes may be controllable by administering drugs that offset these influences. Electrical stimulation of pleasure centers in the brain may someday be a feasible countermeasure to aggressive stimuli due to increased temperature or other weather variables.

Changing or manipulating the weather is one possible means of attacking a weather crime interaction. This approach may not be feasible due to the many relationships between weather/ climate and the rotation of the earth. Minor changes may be possible such as regulation of rainfall of sky cover. On the other hand, temperature control may be impossible.

More research is needed to assess and clarify the relationship between crime and the various climatological factors. Once this is accomplished, it will be necessary to devise more accurate means of forecasting the weather, counteracting the effects of weather on human behavior, and controlling the environment, or identifying other approaches to the problem.

People are likely to be very active and aggressive

A．when it is rainy and cloudy.

B．as humidity increases.

C．when there is little moisture.

D．as temperature decreases.

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Living in Brazil (巴西)and SwitzerlandMoving to a different city may seem difficult.You ha

Living in Brazil (巴西)and Switzerland

Moving to a different city may seem difficult.You have to change schools and get used to your new home.But you can always go back to that city to visit.When you move to another country, things are different.However, difficult as it may be, the experience can be rewarding.

My dad, a Brazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly.My mom, a Swiss, is usually quiet and a bit shy.She likes to be organized, but my dad never makes plans.She enjoys staying home, but my dad always wants to go out.Swiss and Brazilian---what a mix!

After my parents got married, they moved to Switzerlan

D.There they had my brother and me.When I was two, we moved to Brazil.During my childhood we visited Switzerland every year.

Many people ask me where I prefer to live: Brazil or Switzerlan

D.It’s really hard to answer because I love both countries.Brazil is a big country with many states and people.There are multiple dialects and many types of foods.People here have beautiful smiles and are always happy, even if they are poor.In the south the climate is cool, but in the north it’s hot and humi

D.

Switzerland, on the other hand, is small but beautiful and clean.There are four languages in that tiny country.People there are very different from Brazilians: they are wealthy, independent, and organize

D.The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great, and the climate is dry and cool.

I love both countries.In Switzerland, it's pleasant, calm, and peaceful everywhere.I enjoyed my stay there very much.But now I am happy here in Brazil, I feel excited and at home.

11.The author’s parents______

A.share similar interests

B.have different jobs

C.have different personalities

D.enjoy reading books

12.When the author was a child, the family used to______.

A.have many good friends

B.move between the two countries

C.speak two dialects

D.visit Brazil from time to time

13.The author thinks Brazilians are______,

A.organized

B.independent

C.indifferent

D.optimistic

14.According to the text, Switzerland_______.

A.is famous for its chocolate

B.has many big cities

C.has a lot in common with Brazil

D.is hot and humid

15.According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n)_______.

A.appealing idea

B.difficult decision

C.expensive choice

D.pleasant experience

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Flexi NS（以 3.0 为例)4G DNS清除cache指令是（)。

A.cli dns clear cache

B.cli dns cacheclear

C.cli dns clearcache

D.cli dns cache clear

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