[简答题]Task 2 Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree

[单项选择]People living in big modem cities are scarcely aware of the fact that there are still many people who are living in poor and filthy environments.
A. poverty-stricken
B. sloppy
C. sordid
D. solid

[简答题]Recently government agencies in some big cities have been studying the possibility of putting a "pollution tax" on private cars. The amount of tax private car owners would have to pay would depend on the emission levels, i.e. engine or vehicle size. This has caused quite a stir among the public. Some regard it as an effective way to control the number of cars and reduce pollution in the city. But others don’t think so. What is your opinionWrite on ANSWER SHEET THREE a composition of about 200 words on the following topic: Should Private Car Owners be Taxed for PollutionYou are to write in three parts.In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion.In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.Marks will be awarded for content, organization, language and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

[填空题]Some people living in the north are used to（）(swim) in winter.

[填空题]Some people living in the north are used to ______(swim) in winter.

[填空题]______ In some big American cities, apartments are becoming more and more expensive.

[简答题]Task 2 　　Some people think museums should be enjoyable places to attract and entertain young people. But others think the purpose of museums is to educate, not to entertain. 　　Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Why do some young people dislike living with their parents？
Because they think the old parents are （） to them.

[单项选择]People are living longer than ever, but for some reason, women are living longer than men. A baby boy born in the United States in 2003 can expect to live to be about 73, a baby girl, about 79. This is indeed a wide gap, and no one really knows why it exists. The greater longevity (长寿) of women, however, has been known for centuries. It was, for example, described in the seventeenth century. However, the difference was smaller then—the gap is growing.
A number of reasons have been proposed to account for the differences. The gap is greatest in industrialized societies, so it has been suggested that women are less susceptible to work strains that may raise the risk of heart disease and alcoholism. Sociologists also tell us that women are encouraged to be Jess adventurous than men (and this may be why they are more careful drivers, involved in fewer accidents).
Even smoking has been implicated in the age discrepancy. It was once suggested that working women are more likely to s
A. Men’s lifespan remains almost unchanged.
B. Researchers have found the causes of the age gap.
C. The more advanced a society, the greater the age gap.
D. The age gap was noticed only recently.

[简答题]Who are the native people living in Australia

[单项选择]The people living in these apartments have free （） to that swimming pool.
A. excess
B. access
C. excursion
D. recreation

[简答题]One of the main reasons for people living longer is that we know how to look after ourselves better. We know which foods are good for us and what we have to eat to make sure our bodies get all the healthy things they need. We know why we sometimes get ill and what to do to get better again.