Tuvalu, north of Fiji, is a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean.

    Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalu's nine little islands is more than five metres above sea level. Salt water is already entering the country's drinking water supply, as well as damaging plants that produce fruit and vegetable.It fears it will be swallowed up by the sea. Without urgent help, the country's days are numbered.

    But Tuvalu is not the first place to face sinking into the sea. Venice, a historic city in Italy best known for its canals, has sunk about 24cm over the past 100 years. Experts say that it will have sunk another 20-50cm by 2050. A century ago, St. Mark's Square, the lowest point in the city, flooded about nine times a year. Nowadays, it happens more than 100 times.

While Venice is slowly sinking into the mud on which it stands, Tuvalu's rising sea level is caused by global warming.

The average global temperature has increased by almost 0.5 centigrade degree over the past century; scientists expect it to rise by an extra 1-3 degrees over the next 100 years.

Warmer weather makes glaciers melt, adding more water to the ocean. The warmer temperatures also make water expand, so it takes up more space, causing the sea level to rise. The sea level has risen about 10-25cm in the last 100 years.

 People have been increasing the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as CO2, through burning coal, oil and gas. This adds to the power of the greenhouse effect, making the planet even warmer.

Many scientists believe that, if the warming is not stopped, there will be huge climate changes. The sea level could rise by one metre this century.

Should this come true, millions of homes would be swallowed up by the sea and the world will be flooded with "climate refugees" looking for somewhere else to live.

We can infer from Paragraph 2 that ______.

    A. Tuvalu is in danger of being swallowed up by the sea

    B. all Tuvalu’s islands are about five meters above the sea level

    C. drinking water in Tuvalu has been destroyed

    D. Tuvalu is often flooded by storms and waves

The author uses Tuvalu and Venice as examples in order to explain ______.

    A. they are the first places sinking into the sea

    B. they are both sinking into the mud where they stand

    C. they will disappear in the future

    D. their trouble is caused by global warming

What does the underlined word “refugees” mean?

    A. People forced away from their homeland.

    B. Sudden changes caused by world climate.

    C. Animals whose lives are closely connected with weather.

    D. Bad effect of climate changes.

Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?

    A. The main cause of global warming is human pollution.

    B. The average global temperature has risen by 1-3 centigrade degrees over the past 100 years.

    C. The warmer temperature causes the sea level to rise.

    D. There will be huge climate changes unless the warming is stopped.

According to the passage, the root cause of global warming is _______.

A. the burning of coal, oil and gas                      B. the position change of the solar system  

C. human pollution                                         D. carbon dioxide emission

It was a cold, wet day when 14­year­old Wasana Sanjeewa reached St. Anthony's College. Waiting __31__ his classroom for his classmates to arrive, Wasana looked at the __32__. Then he noticed enormous amounts of rainwater flowing down the hill behind the classroom. For a few minutes, Wasana _33__ the water, wondering why it looked so __34__．
Then it hit him — the scene was similar to the slides he was shown during Disaster Management classes.
__35__ an approaching disaster, Wasana swung into action. “Run, run, don't stay here! The rocks on the hill are going to fall on us！” he __36__ and all the students ran to the open area.Then Wasana ran over to __37__ Principal Nihal Gurauinghe what was happening.
After __38__ the hill, Gurauinghe knew the school was in trouble. He and some teachers __39__ to stop the waterflow, but they were too __40__： huge rocks fell down the hill with sand and mud, and the entire school was destroyed.
When Wasana __41__ home later that day, his white uniform covered in mud, he got the __42___ from his mother. He tried to explain that he had __43__ two hundred schoolmates __44__ she didn't believe him.
His mother __45__ realized he was telling the truth when she saw a TV report about the __46__. Filled with pride, she hugged Wasana and said that he was indeed a __47__．
No one was hurt in the incident because of Wasana's __48__ action and careful observation.
“Wasana's action __49__ us that sometimes we cannot wait until something happens before we take action. It __50___ be too late by then，” Gurauinghe said.

Columbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive ,Kowloon City

Memo

To:     All Staff

From:  Jakie Mok , Secretary; Sports Development Committee

Date:   May 20, 2010

A week ago, “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it . Here is a memo (備忘錄) for your reference when you answer the phones.

Sports 1:Basketball.

We expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible . Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park .To cover the cost of hiring a bus , each student will have to pay ＄10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game. 

Sports 2:Gym

We will be using St. Peter’s Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing this park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00 pm. Second, it has lot of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, skipping , jogging , outdoor aerobics (有氧運動),all of which are free of charge, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities.

Sports 3: Hiking

 Hiking(遠足)will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2:30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers . Each instructor will cost ＄75/hr. Students are advised to bring plenty of water and sunscreen.

Sports 4:Swimming

 The Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the goings-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i.e. 2:45pm to 3:45pm).Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two lifeguards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is ＄10 per visit.

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Students selecting basketball had better register early.

 B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm.

C. Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours.

D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming.

2.It can be inferred from the passage that      

A. students taking part in basket ball will walk to the courts.

B. every student can gain admission to one of the four sports

C. hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees

D. students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water

3.It can be concluded that          

A. each sport will take only on hour sports

B. students will be charged for the four sports

C. all the sports will take place at Kowloon Peak

D. teachers will accompany students on each sport

4.The purpose of the memo is to        

A. attract students’ interest in the programme

B. require the parents to select a sport for their child

C. help the staff explain the programme to the parents

D. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time

An increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attributed to （歸因于）the global economic crisis awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system works.  

Applications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15% this January, according to UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. A. spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to do economics at A-level were also up.   

Professor john Beath, the president of the society and a leading lecture at St Andrews University, said his first-year lectures-which are open to students from all departments—were drawing crowds of 400, rather than the usual 250.   

“There are a large number of students who are not economics majors, who would like to learn something about it. One of the things I have done this year is to relate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasn’t traditionally done. ” He added.   

University applications rose 7% last year. But there were rises above average in several subjects. Nursing saw a 15% jump, with people’s renewed interest in caters in the pubic sector（部門）, which are seen as more secure in economic crisis.   

A. recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain.   

Zack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said: “It’s possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be a generation that’s financially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty.”  

71. Professor John Beath’s lectures are ______ .  

A. given in a traditional way                 B. connected with the present situation  

C. open to both students and their parents    D. warmly received by economics  

72. Incomes in the public sector are more attractive because of their_____.   

A. greater stability     B. higher pay    C. fewer applications   D. better reputation  

73. in the opinion of most parents ______ .   

A. eccentrics should be the focus of school teaching  

B. more students should be admitted to universities  

C. the teaching of financial matters should be strengthened.   

D. children should solve financial problems themselves   

74. According to Hocking, the global economic crisis might make the youngsters_____ .   

A. wiser in money management  

B. have access to better equipment  

C. confide about their future careers  

D. get jobs in Child Trust Funds  

75. What’s the main idea of the text?  

A. Universities have received more applications.  

B. Economics is attracting an increasing numbers students  

C. college students benefit a lot from economic uncertainty  

D. parents are concerned with children’s subject selection.   

An increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attributed to （歸因于）the global economic crisis awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system works.  
Applications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15% this January, according to UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. A. spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to do economics at A-level were also up.   
Professor john Beath, the president of the society and a leading lecture at St Andrews University, said his first-year lectures-which are open to students from all departments—were drawing crowds of 400, rather than the usual 250.   
“There are a large number of students who are not economics majors, who would like to learn something about it. One of the things I have done this year is to relate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasn’t traditionally done. ” He added.   
University applications rose 7% last year. But there were rises above average in several subjects. Nursing saw a 15% jump, with people’s renewed interest in caters in the pubic sector（部門）, which are seen as more secure in economic crisis.   
A. recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain.   
Zack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said: “It’s possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be a generation that’s financially wiser and better equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty.”  
71. Professor John Beath’s lectures are ______ .  
A. given in a traditional way                 B. connected with the present situation  
C. open to both students and their parents    D. warmly received by economics  
72. Incomes in the public sector are more attractive because of their_____.   
A. greater stability     B. higher pay    C. fewer applications   D. better reputation  
73. in the opinion of most parents ______ .   
A. eccentrics should be the focus of school teaching  
B. more students should be admitted to universities  
C. the teaching of financial matters should be strengthened.   
D. children should solve financial problems themselves   
74. According to Hocking, the global economic crisis might make the youngsters_____ .   
A. wiser in money management  
B. have access to better equipment  
C. confide about their future careers  
D. get jobs in Child Trust Funds  
75. What’s the main idea of the text?  
A. Universities have received more applications.  
B. Economics is attracting an increasing numbers students  
C. college students benefit a lot from economic uncertainty  
D. parents are concerned with children’s subject selection.