Passage 3
Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passage:
The nuclear power emergency at a Japanese atomic power plant last March could lead to a major re-examination in European countries that are already building such plants or are considering a shift from fossil(化石)fuels to nuclear energy to fight climate change.With the terrible accident，25 years ago in Chernobyl(切尔诺贝利)beginning to fade in European memories，governments across Europe have grown more open to using more nuclear power. Enthusiasm for nuclear power is particularly strong in Eastern Europe，which wants to move away from dependence on Russian oil and natural gas，and on heavily polluting coal—fired power plants. Eastern governments have begun improving existing nuclear plants or are building or planning new ones.But as Japan struggled to deal with her nuclear crisis，discussion about the good and the bad of nuclear power became heated.
(80)In Germany, nuclear power has been a repeatedly argued and widely felt issue for decades.Up to 70 percent of Germans oppose nuclear power.Recently，about 40，000 people turned out to form a human chain near a nuclear plant to protest government policies on nuclear power.“The accident in Japan could lead to a major rethink in Europe，”said Henrik Paulitz of the International Doctors for the Prevention of Nuclear War.“Governments have not been quite open about the safety levels of the nuclear power plants.”
Chancellor(总理)Angela Merkel heads a center-fight unity government that supports the use of nuclear power.Her government recently made a disputed decision to extend the life of the country’s 17 nuclear power plants by an average of 12 years.She will now face more pressure to change that policy.She called an emergency meeting with her senior ministers.“We know how safe our plants are and that we do not face a threat from such a serious earthquake or violent tidal wave,” Mrs.Merkel said after the meeting.“We will learn what we can from the events in Japan.
11.According to the passage, which of the following about Europe is TRUE?
A. It is dependent on Russia for gas and oil。
B. It has put an end to fossil fuels。
C. It had a major nuclear accident this year。
D. It is likely that they would rethink their nuclear power policies。
12. According to the passage, all the following statements about Eastern Europe are true EXCEPT _______
A. they are eager to build new nuclear power plants
B. they have totally forgotten the Chernobyl accident 25 years ago
C. they have improved their nuclear power plants
D. they want energy independence
13. In the second paragraph, the author mainly discusses_______。
A. the nuclear accidents in Japan last March
B. nuclear power policies in Germany
C. German attitude towards nuclear power
D. the safety levels of nuclear power plants in Germany
14. The word “heads” in the third paragraph can be best replaced by ______ 。
A. leads B. tops C. minds D. arms
15. Which of the following is an appropriate title for this passage?
A. Japan’s Nuclear Crisis Causes Fear in Europe。
B. The Chernobyl Disaster Helps Europe Better Understand Nuclear Power Energy。
C. German Governments Supports Nuclear Power Energy。
D. Germany Has Learnt a Lesson From Japan。
Part II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)
Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
16.By no means to her parents.
A.this is the first time has she lied
B.this is the first time does she tell a lie
C.is this the first time she has lied
D.is this the first time she was lying
17.You have failed two tests.You’d better start working harder, ___
you won’t pass the course.
A.and B.but C.or D.SO
18.His children are well—behaved, those of his sister’s are very naughty.
A.and B.so C.thus D.while
19.How can you keep fit ____ you smoke so much every day?
A.but B.however C.if D.otherwise
20.The news has spread all over the country the spaceship
succeeded in returning to the earth.
A.what B.that C.which D.whether
21.I didn’t know your mobile phone number;otherwise l __ you
the moment I got to Washington.
A.had rung B.would ring C.have rung D.would have rung
22.As they are retired.Mr. and Mrs.Scott prefer a house in the
country to their remaining years there.
A.spend B.spending C.spent D.spends
23. by his grandparents，Jimmy wasn’t used to living with his
parents.
A.To bring up B.To be brought up C.Brought up D.Being brought up
24.Please remain .until the plane has come to a complete stop.
A.to seat B.to be seated C.seating D.seated
25.While watching television, .
A.the doorbell rang B.the doorbell tings
C.we heard the doorbell ring D.we heard the doorbell tings
26. ，the pay isn’t attractive enough，though the job itself is
quite interesting.
A.Generally speaking B.On the contrary
C.In particular D.To be honest
27.The robber had escaped and was nowhere to be found when the
Police .
A.arrived B.had arrived
C.arrive D.have arrived
28.Professor Wilson keeps telling his students that the future
to the well—educated.
A.is belonged B.is belonging
C.belongs D.will be belonged
29.This company is closing up, so lots of workers will be laid .
A.down B.out C.off D.aside
30.Just take it easy and US exactly what has happened.
A.say B.speak C.tell D.talk
31.Some developed countries are trying to the serious
problems resulting from the energy crisis.
A.step up B.cope with C.cut off D.end up
32.He is such a man who is always fault with other people.
A.putting B.seeking
C.finding D.looking for
33.After he retired from office，Rogers painting for a while，
but soon lost interest.
A.took up B.saved up C.kept up D.drew up
34. Fire, all exits must be kept clear.
A.In place of B.Instead of C.In case of D.In spite of
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