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Our surroundings are being polluted faster than ever and it seems that people cannot prevent it. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry’, more cars, larger cities, and the growing use of man-made materials.What can explain and settle this problem The fact is that pollution is caused by man—by his desire (欲望) for a modem way of life. We make "increasing industrialization" (工业化) our first aim. So we are often ready to offer everything: clean air, pure water, good food, our health and the future of our children. There is a constant flow of people from the countryside into the cities, eager for the achievements of our modem society. But as our technological achievements have grown in the last twenty years, pollution has become a serious problem.Isn’t it time we stopped to ask ourslves where we are going—and why It makes one think of the story about the pilot (飞行员) who told his passengers over the loudspeaker: "I’ve some good news and some bad news. The good news is that we’re making rapid progress at 530 miles per hour. The bad news is that we are lost and don’t know where we’re going." The sad fact is that this becomes a true story when speaking of our modern society. Man cannot prevent the world from being polluted because ().

A. the population of the world is increasing faster
B. people use too many man-made materials
C. we have more industry
D. we are producing more cars, trucks and buses

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Sussex police ordered to search for a six-foot, dark-haired youth of about 20 who failed to mug (抢劫) a five-foot, 74-year-old grandmother. The youth rushed at Mrs West and tried to take her things and money when she was walking out of a church. The result should have been an expected conclusion. Surprisedly, however, when Mrs West grasped the mugger’s wrist (手腕), he cried, "Oh, God! Oh, no! Stop!" Encouraged by these pleas (哀求), she put him in arm lock at which the mugger cried, "Oh, no! Oh! God!" and ran away. "If I hadn’t been carrying my shopping I would really have put him on his back." said Mrs West who had practised judo (柔道) when younger. "When my husband was living. I used to pracise throwing him at Christmas," she explained. What do you think of the youth whom the police ordered to search for He was().

A. a boy of about 20
B. a dark-haired young man
C. an iii man
D. a rather weak fellow

M: Welcome, Miss. May I help youW: I hope so. I want a lipstick.M: Do you have any particular brand in mind7W: I like Lyfel very much.M: We have different shades of Lyfel lipstick. May I know what color you usually wearW: Pink. But today, I’m thinking of buying one in a dark shade. You know, I will be a teacher next month. I wish to look more serious.M: Yes, I see. How do you like this oneW: Not too bad. May I have a tryM: Certainly, Miss.W: Mmm … It’s still too bright. Any darker shadesM: Not from the Lyfel group, I’m afraid.W: Well, any brand will do as long as I can get the right color.M: How about this one, then7 It has more transparent touch.W: OK, that’ the very thing I need. How about the lipstick the woman took in the end().

A. Its color is suitable but it is very expensive.
B. Its color is right though it is not Lyfel brand.
C. Its color isn’t right but its brand is Lyfel.

Hello, everyone. I’d like to tell you a story about Miss Richards.Miss Richards was a teacher at a school for boys and girls. She taught chemistry and physics from the lowest to the highest classes in the school. Sometimes the new classes learned rapidly, but sometimes they were very slow, and then Miss Richards had to repeat things many times.One year, the first class had been studying chemistry for several weeks when Miss Richards suddenly asked, "What is water Who knows Hands up."There was silence for a few seconds, and Miss Richards felt sad but then one boy raised his hand. "Yes, Dick" said Miss Richards encouragingly. He was not one of the brightest students in the class, so she was glad this boy could answer."Water is a liquid which has no color until you wash your hands in it, then it turns black," the boy replied. What can we learn from the passage().

A. Dick was the top student in class.
B. The students were active in class.
C. Miss Richards was rather patient.

Nipponex EletuicsTokyo, Japan27 December 1996Amperlite Ltd146 O’Leary StDublin, IrelandDear sirs,Improved ways of production make us able to offer you our change of Drilite batteries (电池) at a reduced price for large quantities.Further information of the new prices for your market are sent to you together with the letter, and you will see that the price has already reduced 5 percent. As c.i.f (成本,保险加运费) to Dubhn is included in our prices, you will agree that they are clearly lower than those of producers of the same batteries, both here in Japan and elsewhere. The quality of our producers remains the same—only the finest chemicals are used. The new prices are for the least orders of 1,000 pounds and will begin from January 1. Immediate sending off is guaranteed because enough can be made whenever you require it.We appreciate your past dealing and cooperstion (合作) with us, and look forward to supplying you in the new year at the new prices.Yours truly,Nipponex Electrics From the passage we know the quality of the products().

A. is as high as before
B. is lower
C. is improved
D. is reduced

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