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Moderate Earthquake Strikes England
A moderate earthquake struck parts of southeast England on 28 April 2007, toppling chimneys from houses and rousing residents from their beds. Several thousand people were left without power in Kent County. One woman suffered minor head and neck injuries.
“It felt as if the whole house was being slid across like a fun-fair ride," said the woman.
The British Geological. Survey said the 4.3-magnitude quake struck at 8:19 a.m. and was centered under the English Channel, about 8.5 miles south of Dover and near the entrance to the Channel Tunnel.
Witnesses said cracks appeared in walls and chimneys collapsed across the county. Residents said the tremor had lasted for about lo to 15 seconds.
“I was lying in bed and it felt as if someone had just got up from bed next to me. "said Hendrick van Eck,27,of Canterbury about 60 miles southeast of London.“I then heard the sound of cracking,and it was getting heavier and heavier.It felt as if someone was at the end of my bed hopping up and down.’
There are thousands of moderate quakes on this scale around the world each year,but they are rare in Britain. The April 28 quake was the strongest in Britain since 2002 when a 4.8-magnitude quake struck the central England city of Birmingham.
The country's strongest earthquake took place in the North Sea in 1931,measuring 6.1 0n the Richter scale.British Geological survey scientist Roger Musson said the quake took place on 28 April in an area that had seen several of the biggest earthquakes ever to strike Britain,including one in 1580 that caused damage in London and was felt in France. Musson predicted that it was only a matter of time before another earthquake struck thi8 part of England. However, people should not be scared too much by this prediction, said,as the modern earthquake warning system of Britain should be able to detect a forthcoming quake and announce it several hours before it takes place.This would allow time for people to evacuate and reduce damage to the minimum.
During the April 28 earthquake,the whole England was out power.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Not mentioned
The Channel Tunnel was closed for 10 hours after the earthquake occurred.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Not mentioned
It was reported that one lady had got her head and neck injured,but not seriously.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Not mentioned
France and several other European countries sent their medical teams to work side by side with the British doctors.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Not mentioned
Many walls and chimneys were damaged during this quake.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Not mentioned
The April 28 quake was stronger than the one of 2002.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Not mentioned
The country's strongest earthquake took place in London in 1580.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Not mentioned
Musson predicted that another earthquake would occur in south-east England sooner or later.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Not mentioned
It can be inferred from the passage that England is rarely hit by high magnitude earthquakes.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Not mentioned
The modern earthquake warning system of Britain could detect a forthcoming quake.
A. Right
B. Wrong
C. Not mentioned
Centers of the Great European Cities
The centers of the great cities of Europe are meeting places by tradition. People gather there to drink coffee and chat late into the night.A mixture of locals and tourists make for an exciting,metropolitan atmosphere.
Squares, plazas（广场）and arcades（拱廊）form the heart of Europe’s cities.
Venice in Italy has the Piazza San Marco a beautiful square surrounded by shops,churches,restaurants and cafes.In Barcelona, Spain,La Bosqueria is a lively market with hundreds of stalls selling all kinds of goods.London's Covent Garden is filled with fruit and vegetable stalls by day and musicians，acrobats（杂技演员）and artists by night.The government buildings at the center of many cities often are architectura11y impressive.In London,they serve as a beautiful backdrop（背景）to the coffee tables that line the streets and the banks of the Thames．
These vibrant（有活力的）hearts are the product of centuries“es of evolution,social historian Joel Garreau told US News and World Report recently.“The reason people think Venice is so great today is you don't see all the mistakes.”said Garreau.“Those have AU been removed.”Most European cities were laid out before the invention of kets to get their supplies. But on a continent where people treasure convention,there are still those who hold onto traditional ways,living and shopping locally. These people,together with tourists,provide the city centers with their reason for existence.
Coffee culture plays a part in keeping these city centers flouring. This is particularly true of Paris whose citizens are famous enthusiastic conversationalists. This skill is developed over many hours spent chatting over espressos(浓咖啡)and cigarettes.
Religion also plays a role in developing sociable atmosphere. People in Roman Catholic countries used to visit the Church oti an almost daily basis. Entire communities would gather in the same building and then move out to the markets. Cafes and bars in the surrounding streets. An enormous example of this relationship between church and society is the Duomo. The huge marble cathedral in Florence,Italy is surrounded by bakeries and coffee shops,and caters not only to the tourist crowds, but also the local community.
It can be inferred from the first paragraph that each big city in Europe
A. has many large squares
B. has many very magnificent sky-scrapers
C. draws tourists in large numbers every year
D. has a center where tourists meet their spouses
Which statement is NOT true of Covent Garden?
A. It is crowded with people.
B. It is located in London.
C. It is filled with stalls.
D. It is surrounded by shops,churches,restaurants and cafes.
Why do people think that Venice is so great?
A. Because it is a famous tourist attraction.
B. Because you can reach anywhere by boat.
C. Because it is well-known for its merchants.
D. Because all the mistakes have been removed.
What are Parisians famous for?
A. Their pursuit of independence.
B. Their enthusiasm for conversation.
C. Their ability to keep the city flourishing.
D. Their devotion to developing a multiple culture.
The writer cites the Duomo in the last paragraph as an example to illustrate that
A. there is a tight between church and society
B. all churches are magnificent
C. old churches are very popular
D. high-rise churches are impressive
Friendly Relations with the People Around
①You depend on all the people closely around to give you the warm feeling of belongingness that you must have to feel secure. But, in fact,the members of all the groups to which you belong also depend on you to give that feeling to them.A person who shows that he wants everything for himself is bound to be a lonely wolf.
② The need for companionship is closely related to the need for a sense of belongingness.How sad and lonely your life would be if you had no one to share your feelings and experiences.You may take it for granted that there always will be people around to talk to and to do things with you and for you. The important point,however,is that keeping emotionally healthy does not depend so much upon having people around you as upon your ability to establish relationships that are satisfying both to you and to them.
③Suppose you are m a crowd watching a football game. You don't know them When the game is over,you will all go your separate ways.But just for a while you had a feeling of companionship,of sharing the feelings of others who were cheering for the team you wanted to win.
④An experience of this kind gives the clue to what companionship really is.It depends upon emotional ties of sympathy,understanding, trust,and affection. Companions become friends when these ties are formed.
⑤When you are thrown in a new circle of acquaintances,you may not know with whom you will make friends,but you can be sure that you will be able to establish friendships if you show that you really like people.
Paragraph①
A. making friends with new acquaintances
B. Close link between companionship and belongingness
C. Everyone needs the feeding of belongingness
D. An example of a satisfying relationship
E. Difficulties in estabishing friendships
F. What companionship really is
Paragraph②
A. making friends with new acquaintances
B. Close link between companionship and belongingness
C. Everyone needs the feeding of belongingness
D. An example of a satisfying relationship
E. Difficulties in estabishing friendships
F. What companionship really is
Paragraph③
A. making friends with new acquaintances
B. Close link between companionship and belongingness
C. Everyone needs the feeding of belongingness
D. An example of a satisfying relationship
E. Difficulties in estabishing friendships
F. What companionship really is
Paragraph④
A. making friends with new acquaintances
B. Close link between companionship and belongingness
C. Everyone needs the feeding of belongingness
D. An example of a satisfying relationship
E. Difficulties in estabishing friendships
F. What companionship really is
Paragraph⑤
A. making friends with new acquaintances
B. Close link between companionship and belongingness
C. Everyone needs the feeding of belongingness
D. An example of a satisfying relationship
E. Difficulties in estabishing friendships
F. What companionship really is
if a person who shows he wants everything for himself is bound to be.
A.without pity
B.sad and lonely
C.emotionally healthy
D.without real love for them
E.a sense of security
F.a lonely wolf
if you had no one to share your feelings,your life would be
A.without pity
B.sad and lonely
C.emotionally healthy
D.without real love for them
E.a sense of security
F.a lonely wolf
The warm feeling of belongingness may give you
A.without pity
B.sad and lonely
C.emotionally healthy
D.without real love for them
E.a sense of security
F.a lonely wolf
The ability to establish fine relations with others will keep you
A.without pity
B.sad and lonely
C.emotionally healthy
D.without real love for them
E.a sense of security
F.a lonely wolf
You will find it hard to make friends with people
A.without pity
B.sad and lonely
C.emotionally healthy
D.without real love for them
E.a sense of security
F.a lonely wolf
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Reflections:Friendship and Loyalty
The current trend on the Internet is befriending anyone who requests to be your friend. It may be popular and trendy to have a network filled with a multitude of mutual friends. However, one true loyal friend may be the only friend you need.
A term used on the popular Facebook site is B.F.F.This acronym means best friends forever. Are they really your best friends forever? You might ask yourself this question,"Will they share my private matters with others on the pages of Facebook, or perish the thought,engage in gossip about me with other? maybe not, even for a day.
I choose to have a B. L. F. ,a best Loyalty found in a friend is akin to making a deposit in a bank account. A loyal friend attracts another loyal friend. In essence,was seek its own level.
If you were a B. L. F. way before Facebook gained notoriety,then I'm sure you understand the premise of loyalty in These are not the traits of a best loyal friend. these are not the traits of a best loyal friend
A best loyal friend does not care who is party.
A. Loyalty consists of a friend,who will stick by you ,through thick and thin.
B. More often than not, your deposits gain interest,an interest in your well-being and welfare.
C. They will attend your party and celebrate you,just in the way a best loyal friend should do.
D. You should never exploit your B. L. F. to gain more friends or make
E.however,this new trend may lead to disasters
F.if the answer to that is,"I don't know",more than likely,they not be your best friends forever.
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Talking to Kids about SARS
School age children may be learning about SARS from adults and the media,but may not know what to make of the situation,says a national health charity.
The Lung Association says parents should take time to talk to their and explain the facts about SARS and how to avoid theillness
The following is based the Lung Association: on recommendations Thursday by
Ask your children if they have heard SARS at school,from friends,from TV,etc. Finding out what already know can be a good to start the conversation and to clear away any wrong idea might have about the illness and how it is spread.
School age children are usually old to understand concepts such as getting sick from germs and to avoid illness. A simple reminder to cough on people and to wash their hands often may be sufficient younger kids. All children should be shown how to their hands properly.
ember to keep it simple so not to overwhelm children with information,but answer them truthfully. Kids can tell when you're not being honest or if your're hiding something,and sometimes the unknown can be more frightening than the . Parents with anxious children will know how their kids will information on SARS and can tailor their discussion accordingly.
One way to explain the illness is to tell children that SARS is like a bad breathing problem. It is from a cold,but.people can catch it in the same ways-such as on someone,not washing
A. about
B. Different
C. As
D. Way
E. Not
F. Truth
G. Children
H. Enough
I. Hoe
J. Wash
K. Pass
L. released
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