C

On 26th December ,2004, there was a big earthquake under the India Ocean Area. It was the most powerful earthquake in the world in the past 40 years. The earthquake caused a large tsunami. The wall of water was as high as 20 meters. The tsunami attacked twelve countries in south-east Asia and south Asia and killed thousands of people. It was the biggest natural disaster in 2004.

A newspaperman from Shanghai survived in the disaster. He wrote this story and put it on his home page. He wrote, “It was 9:15 a.m., 26th December, 2004. My wife and I went to the seaside to have breakfast. The blue sea looked quiet and beautiful. Many people in swimming costumes were enjoying the bright sunshine in the sea, on the chair or under the tress. They were having a great a time.”

“At the very beginning, we heard a big sound like a bomb while I was walking on the beach with my wife. People in the sea ran wildly towards the bank and screamed, ‘Water is coming! Water is coming!’ The wall of water made the boats and people fall over. We ran to a higher place as quickly as we could. We didn’t find a shelter until we ran about 3 kilometers away.”

“We looked back below the small hill and saw a terrible picture. The flow(泛滥) of water was so strong that cars fell upside down. The flood washed away everything on the seaside!”

Up to 3rd January 2005, the number of victims was announced in Indonesia. And it is said that half of the victims were children.

26th December of the year 2004 was the unluckiest day. People call the day “Black Sunday”.

(    ) 71. How did the sea look like before the disaster?

A. quiet and beautiful               B. warm and soft

C. wide and endless                D. clean and wet

(    ) 72. What were the newspaperman and his wife doing when the disaster happened?

A. They were swimming            B. They were talking

C. They were boating               D. They were walking

(    ) 73. When did the newspaperman and his wife find a shelter?

A. As soon as they saw the water coming.

B. Before they ran to a higher place.

C. Not until they ran about 3 kilometers away

D. Not until the water washed away everything.

(    ) 74. What does the underlined words “victims” mean?

A. 受伤者         B. 罹难者         C. 幸存者        D. 目击者

(    ) 75. Which of the following is true?

A. The tsunami attacked twelve countries in south-west Asia.

B. The earthquake was the most powerful earthquake in the world in the past 40 years.

C. The newspaperman from Shanghai died in the disaster.

D. People call the day “Black Sunday” because Mr. Black died on that day.

五、任务型阅读 (10分)

We all need a healthy environment, but we produce waste every day. We are young, but we can still do something to help. In fact, even the everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. Here are some ideas for you to live a green life.

Remember these three words: reduce, reuse and recycle.

Reduce means “use less”. Don’t waste things. This saves money and reduces pollution and waste going into the environment. Before we buy something new, think if it is really necessary or maybe the old one is good enough! Try not to buy too many things if it is possible.

Reuse means “use again”. Use things for as long as possible. When we buy things, make sure to use them for a long time. We should take care of them and repair them instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. Don’t use a paper cup or a paper bag. It’s better to use a china cup and a lunch box because you can use them again.

Recycle means “change things into something else”. Although it takes energy, it’s better than throwing away or burning them. Join in recycling programmes. We should take action to help save trees.

76   to live a green life

Idea Do Don’t

To reduce Use   77  .

Try to   78   things. Don’t buy too many things.

To   79   Use again.

Use things for as long as   80  .

Take care of things or   81   the old things. Don’t use   82   cups or bags.

To recycle Change things into   83 things.

Take   84   in recycling programmes. Don’t   85   things away or burn them.

76. ___________ 77. ____________ 78. ____________ 79. ___________ 80. ____________

81.  __________82. ____________ 83. ___________ 84. ____________ 85. ____________