填空题{{U}} {{U}} 1 {{/U}} {{/U}}If the setting is scenic, its claims to fame are slender: a thriving umbrella industry and a reputation as the coldest place in the country. Understandably, the tourists stay away. Except, that is, for one hectic week each summer, when the community plays host to the International Festival of Street Theater, an extravaganza that now attracts 100,000 visitors keen to watch performers from as far away as Poland and Chile. The bars fill; the shops prosper. "It's put Aurillac on the map," says festival director Jean-Marie Songy. "We're a place that people visit as opposed to simply passing by." And as countless festival organizers and chambers of commerce have realized, the longer visitors stay, the more they spend. As the summer season draws to a close, communities across the world-from outsize cities to modest villages-are counting the rewards of tapping into this booming cultural economy. This year Europe alone will stage some 400 arts festivals, ranging from the Reykjavik Jazz Festival to the Edinburgh International Festival of music, opera and theater, which last month celebrated its 60th anniversary. {{U}} {{U}} 2 {{/U}} {{/U}}"More and more places are recognizing the massive economic, cultural and social benefits of a festival," says Joanna Baker, the Edinburgh festival's marketing director. To be sure, a successful arts festival represents a happy union of commercial self-interest and public entertainment. Though many of even the best-known festivals need public subsidies to survive, they still provide an opportunity to lift a community's profile or pack its restaurants and hotels. Festival-goers face an increasingly eclectic array of subjects-and venues. Barcelona, for one, boasts 26 major arts festivals a year-only one more than Melbourne, Australia. Film buffs can now choose between showings in cities from Aarhus in Denmark to Zagreb, not to mention the Pan-Afri-can Festival of Film and Television in Burkina Fast. Ambitious promoters are now looking across borders to push successful formulas. In recent years, the Hayoon-Wye literary festival in Britain has established similar events in Segovia, Spain, and the Colombian city of Cartagena. Even newcomers to the market have little problem filling seats; Manchester reports packed houses and reckons it's on target to attract 300,000 visitors within a few years. {{U}} {{U}} 3 {{/U}} {{/U}}The new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has spoken of the proliferating literary festivals-Britain now has more than 300, compared with just three back in1983-as evidence of a new cultural "seriousness." Others believe the communal experience of festival-going provides a useful antidote to the solitary pastimes-many of them electronic-of 21st-century life. But festival frenzy can be too much of a good thing. A report published last year for the Edinburgh International Festival warned that the rising tally of festivals would rapidly increase the competition for audiences. The workaday port of Rotterdam is now home to a year-round series of festivals in part to keep up with its classier neighbor, Amsterdam. In an age of cheap air travel, the opera lover with a free weekend can head for Riga as easily as Salzburg. And there's a finite supply of sponsors and public money, not to mention performers. Already there's grumbling over rising fees for the biggest names. {{U}} {{U}} 4 {{/U}} {{/U}}"Festivals used to belong to the public," says Getz. "Now they are almost always created for strategic reasons." Inevitably, that brings the risk of losing distinctive appeal. "This 'festivalization' is creating a kind of homogeneity problem that festivals were created to solve," said Janice Price, boss of Luminato, Toronto's Festival of Arts and Creativity. {{U}} {{U}} 5 {{/U}} {{/U}}Cultural festivals are emerging as the new must-have for postindustrial cities keen to recast their images. Redeveloping the rundown waterfront or calling in big-name architects is only the start. "Big, flashy iconic buildings are not enough," says Fran Thoms, head of Cultural Strategy at Manchester City Council in Britain. "You need to fill the space between the buildings-and that's where festivals come in." If all else fails, cities can follow the example of little Leavenworth, Washington, and completely recreate themselves as a festival center. When Leavenworth's logging industry collapsed, the settlement was remodeled to resemble a Bavarian village capable of hosting a range of cultural events. Result: 2 and a half million visitors a year. And a reputation as a don't-miss stop on the festival circuit. A. Critics argue that the whole purpose of the festival is changing. B. All the world loves a party, it seems-especially one that pays its own way. C. Still, the benefits are simply too good to pass up. D. Cultural festivals helped to rebuild the economy in Leavenworth, Washington. E. To the optimists, those surging numbers suggest a welcome change in public tastes. F. The economic and social benefits are altering the purpose of festivals. G. High in the mountains of southern France, the sleepy town of Aurillac has few obvious charms to attract the outsider.

填空题The night passed rapidly: I was too tired even to dream; I only once awoke to hear the wind rave in furious gusts, and the rain fall in torrents, and to be (46) (sense) that Miss Miller had taken her place by my side. When I again unclosed my eyes, a loud bell was ringing; the girls were up and dressing; day had not yet begun (47) dawn, and a rushlight or two burnt in the room. I too rose reluctantly; it was bitter cold, and I dressed as well as I could for shivering, and washed when there was a basin at liberty, which did not occur soon, as there was but one basin to six girls, on the sands down the middle of the room. Again the bell rang: all formed (48) file, two and two, and in that order descended the stairs and entered the cold and dimlylit schoolroom: here prayers were r (49) by Miss Miller; afterwards she called out " Form classes!" A great tumult succeeded for some minutes, during which Miss Miller (50) (repeat) exclaimed, "Silencel" and "Order!" When it subsided, I saw them all drawn up in four semi-circles, before four chairs, placed at the four tables: all held books in their hands, and a great book, like a Bible, 1 (51) on each table, before the vacant seat. A pause of some seconds succeeded, (52) (fill) up by the low, vague hum of numbers; Miss Miller walked from class to class, hushing this indefinite sound. A distant bell tinkled: immediately three ladies entered the room, each walked to a table and took her seat; Miss Miller assumed the fourth va (53) chair, which was nearest the door, and around which the smallest of the children were assembled: to this inferior class I was called, and placed at the bottom of it. Business now began: the day's Collect was repeated, then certain texts of Scripture were said, and to these succeeded a protracted reading of chapters in the Bible, which lasted an hour. By the time that exercise was terminated, day had fully dawned. The (54) ( fatigable) bell now sounded for the fourth time: the classes were marshaled and marched into another room to breakfast. How glad I was to behold a prospect of getting something to eat! I was now nearly sick from hunger, having taken so li (55) the day before.

填空题Prevailingmythologyhasitthatcreativityistheexclusivedomainofartists,scientists,andinventors—agiftednessnotavailabletoordinarypeoplegoingaboutthebusinessofdailylife.Partlyasaresult,ordinarypeopleoftenholdthecreativepersoninawe,findinglittlegradationingenius.It'seithertheSistineChapelceilingornothing.Ouraweofcreativityislikeadragonthatblocksthegatetoourpersonalcreativity.We'vecreatedthisdragontoprotectourselvesfromsomethingworse:thepossibilitythatwemightreallygoforit,dotheveryutmostwecando—andfindpeopleouttherewhostilldon'tthinkit'sgoodenoughandrejectnotonlywhatwe'vedone,butusasindividuals.Whatweneedtounderstandisthatbyrefusingtoriskbeingcreativeatlessthangeniuslevels,wearealreadyrejectingourselves,passingjudgmentwithoutevidence.Whilethatjudgmentmechanismmayhaveservedtoprotectusfromcensureaschildren,weasadultsnolongerneedtofeelasvulnerableaswedidwhenwewereyoung.Whatweneedtodoinsteadisassumefullresponsibilityforourselves.Infact,mostindividualcreativityisprettyhumble—noSistineChapelceiling,noBeethoven'sNinthSymphony,justasolutiontosuchamundaneproblemasgettingthemicrowavemerry-go-roundtoworkbyturningitoverandusingitupsidedown,orfindinganewwayhome,orwritingasillyversetoafriend.Allofthesearevalidexamplesofcreativebehaviors,becausethedoingofthemincludesanelementofnewness,novelty,anddifference.What'smore,nomatterhowseverelyourcreativitymayhavebeenrepressedinthepast,itcanbereaccessed,stimulated,anddevelopedthroughlifeexperiences.Thisisgoodnewsnotonlyforthecreativelyuninformedoruninitiated.Thesametechniquesthatcanopenthecreativeworldtoanovicecansetoffacreativeexplosionintheadept.Eachperson'sexperienceofcreativityissouniqueandindividualthatnoonecanformulateadefinitionthatfitseveryoneelse.However,itdoeshavesomethingincommon.Manypeoplethinkofcreativitypurelyintermofinventiveness,andthatissurelypartofit.Besides,tostrengthencreativeability,youneedtoapplytheideainsomeformthatenablesboththeexperienceitselfandyourownreactionandothers'toreinforceyourperformance.Asyouandothersapplaudyourcreativeendeavors,youarelikelytobecomemorecreative.Creativity'ssourceisthebrain—notjustonepartofthebrain,butallofit.Today,thisthemesongiswellestablishedandaccepted.Knowingthatcreativityarisesinthebrainmakesanenormouscontributiontoourabilitytoaccess,stimulate,develop,andapplytheprocess,becauseittellsuswhatprocessweneedtofollow,andhowthatprocesscallsonthebrain'sspecializedcapabilitiesateachstage.Amajorkey—perhapsthekey—tolivingcreativelyispassion,whichmeansahighlycompelling,energeticattentiontosomething.Turned-onpeopleofallkindsarepassionate.Soarecollectors,sportsnuts,andboyswho'vejustdiscoveredbaseballcardsorvideogames,andcomputerhackers.Howdowereclaimourpassionifithasbeenallowedtodiminourlives?Oneway—animportantway—istoincreasetheamountofgenuinepleasureweallowintoourlives.Therearemanythingsthatmakelifemorepleasurable.Completethefollowingsentenceswithinformationgiveninthepassageinamaximumof4wordsforeachsentence.

填空题A. Evening entertainment B. Main tourist attraction C. Good times to visit D. Other places of interest E. Introduction and location Destination guides Edinburgh 66)______ Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is in the south-east of the country. It is situated on the coast, and the beautiful, green Pentland hills are not far from the city centre. Casde Rock stands in the centre of Edinburgh and is the best place for fantastic views of the city. With a population of almost half a million people, the city is an exciting mix of traditional and modern. 67)______ The first stop for most visitors to the city is the castle on Castle Rock. It is certainly worth a visit and the area nearby is full of shops that sell whisky and tartans to the tourists. Edinburgh"s most famous street, the Royal Mile, runs from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Along the street, you can see many interesting buildings and you can stop for a drink at a traditional, old Scottish pub. 68)______ During your visit, you should certainly take the time to see other parts of the city. Prince"s Street has lovely gardens, museums and shops. The New Town is a superb area for walking with its attractive 18th century houses, offices and churches. Finally, the Grassmarket is an old part of the city which is full of cafes, bars and restaurants. 69)______ Edinburgh has a large student population and the nightlife is exeellent. Clubs usually stay open until three in the morning. You can hear live music in many of the pubs, choose from a number of first-class cinemas or go to a "ceilidh" (a traditional Scottish dance). 70)______ The best time to come to the city is in August. Every year, thousands of people visit the Edinburgh Festival, the world"s biggest arts festival. With concerts, opera, theatre and art exhibitions, there is something for everyone. For winter visitors, Hogmanay (the Scottish New Year) is also an incredible experience that you will never forget.

填空题Because Atlas courses start every Monday of the year, there"s bound to be one that fits in with your academic, personal or professional commitments. Whatever your level of language ability, from beginner to advanced, you can choose to study for any length of time, from two weeks to a full year. Courses match a range of individual requirements, from intensive examination preparation to short summer programmes. Most courses commence at 9 am and run till 3 pm. If you take an intensive full-time course, we will help you select the Special Interest Options which best suit your goals. From then on, our teacher will discuss your work with you on a weekly basis. This means that you should develop the language skills you need--and that you ate helped to study at your own pace. The popularity and success of any language school depend greatly on the quality of the teachers and the methods they employ. All Atlas teachers have specialist qualifications in the teaching of English to foreign students and are all native speakers. We employ only experienced professionals with a proven record of success in the classroom. Atlas"s teaching methodology is constantly revised as more is discovered about the process of learning a new language. Our teachers have access to an extensive range of materials, including the very latest in language teaching technology. On your first day at school, you will take a test which enables our Director of Studies to place you at the appropriate study level. Your progress will be continuously assessed and, once you have achieved specific linguistic goals, you will move up to a higher level of study. Every Atlas course fee includes accommodation in carefully selected homestay families. Breakfast and dinner each day are also included, so you need have no concerns about having to look for somewhere to live once you get to the school. On completion of any Intensive, Examination or Summer course, you will receive the Atlas Course Certificate of Attendance. On completion of a four-week course or longer you will also receive the Atlas Academic Record that reflects your ability in every aspect of the language from conversation to writing. Such a record will allow you to present your linguistic credentials to academic institution or potential employers around the world. Summary : Atlas courses are bound to fit in with your various 1 . If you take intensive full-time courses teachers there will discuss your work with you weekly. Due to wide acquaintance with progress in concerning field, Atlas is quick at 2 its teaching methodology. On your arrival at the school, a 3 will be taken to determine your appropriate starting level. As to accommodation, Atlas will arrange 4 families for you, where breakfast and dinner will be prepared for you. On your completion in Atlas, academic records will be offered to present your 5 .

填空题The dropout crisis presents a clear danger to national prosperity, but at the moment, states and localities are struggling to contain it with little help or guidance from the federal government.

填空题24，30，__?___，60，84，114 What number should replace the question mark?

填空题Rearrange the letters given and make one word that uses all of the letters. B C E L N R U U T E

填空题{{B}}SectionC{{/B}}Instructions:Inthissection,thereisonepassagefollowedby5questions.Readthepassagecarefully,thenanswerthequestionsinamaximumof10words.RemembertowritetheanswersontheAnswerSheet.Welovethemsomuchthatsomeofussleepwiththemunderthepillow,yetweareincreasinglyconcernedthatwecannotescapetheirelectronicreach.Weusethemtoconveyourmostintimatesecrets,yetweworrythattheyareathreattoourprivacy.Were]yonthemmorethantheInteracttocopewithmodernlife,yetmanyofusdon'tbelieveadvertisementssayingweneedmoreadvancedservices.Sweepingasidethedoubtsthatmanypeoplefeelaboutthebenefitsofnewthirdgenerationphonesandfearsoverthehealtheffectsofphonemasts,arecentreportclaimsthatthelong-termeffectsofnewmobiletechnologieswillbeentirelypositive,solongasthepubliccanbeconvincedtomakeuseofthem.Researchaboutusersofmobilephonesrevealsthatthemobilehasalreadymovedbeyondbeingamerepracticalcommunicationstooltobecomethebackboneofmodernsociallife,fromloveaffairstofriendshiptowork.Onefemaleteacher,32,toldtheresearchers,"Ilovemyphone.It'smyfriend."Thecloserelationshipbetweenuserandphoneismostpronouncedamongteenagers,thereportsays,whoregardtheirmobilesasanexpressionoftheiridentity.Thisispartlybecausemobilesareseenasbeingbeyondthecontrolofparents.Buttheresearcherssuggestthatanotherreasonmaybethatmobiles,especiallytextmessaging,wereseenasawayofovercomingshyness."Textingisoftenusedforapologies,toexcuselatenessortocommunicateotherthingsthatmakeusuncomfortable,"thereportsays.Theimpactofphones,however,hasbeenlocalratherthanglobal,supportingexistingfriendshipsandnetworks,ratherthanopeninguserstoanewbroadercommunity.Eventhelanguageoftextinginoneareacanbeincomprehensibletoanybodyfromanotherarea.Amongthemostimportantbenefitsofusingmobilephones,thereportclaims,willbeavastlyimprovedmobileinfrastructure,providinggainsthroughouttheeconomy,andtheprovisionofmoresophisticatedlocation-basedservicesforusers.Thereportcallsongovernmenttoputmoreeffortintothedeliveryofservicesbymobilephone,withsuggestionsincludingpublictransportandtrafficinformationanddoctors'textmessages,toremindpatientsofappointments."Ilovethatidea,"oneusersaidinaninterview."ItwouldmeanIwouldn'thavetowriteahundredmessagestomyself."Therearemanyotherpossibilities.AtarecenttradefairinSweden,amobilenavigationproductwaslaunched.Whentheuserentersadestination,arouteisautomaticallydownloadedtotheirmobileandpresentedbyvoice,picturesandmapsastheydrive.Infuture,thesedeviceswillalsobeabletoplanaroundcongestionandroadworksinrealtime.Thirdgenerationphoneswillalsoallowforremotemonitoringofpatientsbydoctors.InBritain,scientistsaredevelopinganasthmamanagementsolution,usingmobilestodetectearlysignsofanattack.Mobilephonescanbeusedineducation.AgroupofteachersinBritainusethirdgenerationphonestoprovidefast,internetservicetochildrenwholivebeyondthereachofterrestrialbroadbandservicesandhavenoaccesstoonlineinformation."Asthenewgenerationofmobiletechnologiestakesoff,thesocialpotentialofthemobilewillvastlyincrease,"thereportargues.Questions:

填空题Chemicals are added to a huge variety of products to give them certain properties. Many of these common chemicals are toxic to mammals and other animals. For example, one class of chemicals, called alkylphenols, can 1 hormone systems and growth. Alkylphenols are often found in shampoo. Not only are these chemicals toxic, but they do not 2 biodegrade. In other words, they will be on our planet for a very, very long time. Chemicals with a combination of these properties are commonly known as "Persistent Organic Pollutants," or POPs. The combined effect of POPs on our health and on the environment is increasingly being studied and recognized. Some work has been done to control the use of POPs, but only 3 chemicals fall under current government controls. Additionally, companies don"t label their products with their chemical components, so consumers must do 4 to learn about them. Contrary to popular belief, POPs don"t stay locked away inside of the materials where they are used. These chemicals can escape and enter the soil during 5 . In fact, it now seems that no part of the planet is free of chemicals.

填空题There is no doubt that the environment is in trouble. Factories burn fos (46) fuels which produce acid rain, and this kills trees. At the same time, greenhouse gases rise into the air and con (47) to global warming, which threatens to melt the polar ice cap. Meanwhile, far (48) clear huge areas of rain forest in places such as the Amazon to produce feeding land for cattle or produce wood for building. Rivers and oc (49) are so heavily contaminated by industrial waste. Cars pump out poisonous gases which we all have to breathe in. Poaching and overfishing are killing off millions of animals, including whales, elephants and other endangered species. In fact, our finely balanced ecosystem is being (50) (system) destroyed by human greed and thoughtlessness. There is a lot we can all do, however, to help prevent this. The easiest thing, of course, is to (51) waste material such as paper and glass so that we can use it again. We should also check that the things we buy from supermarkets are packaged in biodegradable packaging which (52) (compose) easily. At the same time, we should make a conscious effort to avoid foods which are (53) (gene) modified (at least until someone proves that they are safe both for us and for the environment). Finally, of course, a small car and unleaded petrol should be used, which are less harmful to the environment or, even better, make more use of p (54) transport. We cannot all be as committed as environmentalists, but we can at least do our own little bit at grass roots level. We, as humans, have (55) (inhabitant) the earth, but that doesn't mean we can do whatever we like with it.

填空题Write an essay of no less than 160 words in response to the prompt below．Write the passage on the answer sheet． “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends；they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors，and the most patient of teachers．” －－－－－Charles W．Eliot

填空题Demographic indicators show that Americans in the postwar period were more eager than ever to establish families. They quickly brought down the age at marriage for both men and women and brought the birth rate to a twentieth century height 1 after mote than a hundred years of a steady decline, producing the "baby boom." 2 These young adults established a Rend of early marriage and relatively large families that went for more than two decades and caused a major but temporary 3 reversal of longterm demographic patterns. From the 1940s through the early 1960s, Americans married at a high rate and at a younger age than their 4 Europen counterparts. 5 Less noted but equally more significant, the men and women who formed 6 families between 1940 and 1960 nevertheless reduced the divorce rate after a 7 postwar peak; their marriages remained intact to a greater extent than did that of 8 couples who married in earlier as well as later decades. Since the United States 9 maintained its dubious distinction of having the highest divorce rate in the world, the temporary decline in divorce did not occur in the same extent in Europe. 10 Contrary to fears of the experts, the role of breadwinner and homemaker was not abandoned.

填空题What Is a Cyclone? Cyclones are huge revolving storms caused by winds blowing around a central area of low atmospheric pressure. In the northern hemisphere, cyclones, called hurricanes or typhoons, blow in an anti-clockwise direction. In the southern hemisphere, these tropical storms are known as cyclones, whose winds blow in a clockwise direction. Cyclones develop over warm seas near the Equator. Air heated by the sun rises very swiftly creating areas of very low pressure. As the warm air rises, its moisture condenses into massive thun-derclouds. Cool air rushes in to fill the void that is left, but because of the constant turning of the Earth on its axis, the air is bent inwards and then spirals upwards with great force. The swirling winds rotate faster and faster, forming a huge circle which can be up to 2,000 km across. At the centre of the storm is a calm, cloudless area called the eye, with no rain, and fairly light winds. As the cyclone builds up it begins to move, and is sustained by a steady flow of warm, moist air. The strongest winds and heaviest rains are found in the towering clouds which merge into a wall about 20-30 km from the storm's centre. Winds around the eye can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h, and a fully developed cyclone pumps out about two million tons of air per second. This results in more rain being released. Cyclones are dangerous for people living around tropical areas. The most destructive force of a cyclone is the fierce winds. These winds are strong enough to topple fences, sheds, trees, power poles and caravans easily. A cyclone typically chums up the sea, causing giant waves and surges of water known as storm surges which rush inland with deadly power, flooding low-lying coastal areas. Fill in each blank in no more than three words according to the passage. What Is a Cyclone? Definition Large circling storms with strong winds blowing around a central area. Location These storms form near the (56) over open water. They are called hurricanes and typhoons inthe northern hemisphere, and cyclones in the southern hemisphere. Causes 1. The warm moist air rises and tunas into thunderclouds. 2. Cool air flows in to fill the (57) left by the rising air. 3. The earth's movement makes the air bend inward and (58) upwards. The swirling windsrotate faster and faster. 4. As the cyclone builds it begins to move. Elements A. Towering clouds become a wall around the storm's centre. B. Winds circling the eye can reach (59) C. Heaviest rainfall is in the "Wall". Effects Winds canknockovertrees, houses, fences, power poles, etc. Chums up the sea into giant waves and (60) which cause flooding.

填空题Today, parents are (21) worried about the safety of their children, and because of this, they are not letting their children out to play. As a result, children are no longer playing outside but (22) in their rooms and losing themselves in (23) activities such as watching TV and playing computer games Yet, if they had the chance, they (24) get out of the house and go to the cinema, see friends or play sports. In fact, when asked what their idea of a good day was, only 1 in 7 said that they would turn on the television. British teenagers have always (25) their bedrooms, leaving the younger children to play in communal spaces such as the sitting room, garden or kitchen. However, children from the age of 9 are now turning to their bedrooms as a place to (26) . Bedroom culture is a (27) of the past 20 years with families getting smaller and homes getting more (28) . Increasing (29) has also (30) the rise of the bedroom culture.

填空题The following is part of a bus timetable. Express buses do not stop at some of the towns between Dawtry and Saresbury. DAWTRY 07:50 08:30 09:10 09:50 TAMSVILLE 07:59 … … 10:00 BRISTOWN 08:07 08:42 … 10:08 JAMCASTER 08:24 08:55 09:27 10:25 SARESBURY 08:33 09:04 09:36 10:33 How much less time does it take to travel on the fastest express bus from Dawtry to Saresbury than it does on a slow (non-express) bus?

填空题What is the problem which the authors worried about London's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games?

填空题A man jogs at 6 mph over a certain distance and walks hack over the same route at 4 mph. What is his average speed for the journey?

填空题What Is a Cyclone? Cyclones are huge revolving storms caused by winds blowing around a central area of low at-mospheric pressure. In the northern hemisphere, cyclones, called hurricanes or typhoons, blow in an anti-clockwise direction. In the southern hemisphere, these tropical storms are known as cy-clones, whose winds blow in a clockwise direction. Cyclones develop over warm seas near the Equator. Air heated by the sun rises very swiftly creating areas of very low pressure. As the warm air rises, its moisture condenses into massive thun-derclouds. Cool air rushes in to fill the void that is left, but because of the constant turning of the Earth on its axis, the air is bent inwards and then spirals upwards with great force. The swirling winds rotate faster and faster, forming a huge circle which can be up to 2, 000 km across. At the centre of the storm is a calm, cloudless area called the eye, with no rain, and fairly light winds. As the cyclone builds up it begins to move, and is sustained by a steady flow of warm, moist air. The strongest winds and heaviest rains are found in the towering clouds which merge into a wall about 20-30 km from the storm' s centre. Winds around the eye can reach speeds of up to 200 kin/h, and a fully developed cyclone pumps out about two million tons of air per second. This results in more rain being released. Cyclones are dangerous for people living around tropical areas. The most destructive force of a cyclone is the fierce winds. These winds are strong enough to topple fences, sheds, trees, power poles and caravans easily. A cyclone typically churns up the sea, causing giant waves and surges of water known as storm surges which rush inland with deadly power, flooding low-lying coastal areas. Fill in each blank in no more than three words according to the passage. What Is a Cyclone? Definition Large circling storms with strong winds blowing around a central area. Location These storms form near the (56) over open water. They are called hurricanes and typhoons in thenorthern hemisphere, and cyclones in the southern hemisphere. Causes 1. The warm moist air rises and turns into thunderclouds. 2. Cool air flows in to fill the (57) left by the rising air. 3. The earth' s movement makes the air bend inward and (58) upwards. The swirling winds rotatefaster and faster. 4. As the cyclone builds it begins to move. Elements A. Towering clouds become a wall around the storm's centre. C. Heaviest rainfall is in the "wall". Effects Winds can knock over trees, houses, fences, power poles, etc. Churns up the sea into giant waves and (60) which cause flooding.

填空题Here is a puzzle. My first is in LAMP but not in LIGHT. My second is in MAY but not in MIGHT. My third is in DART and also in BOARD. My fourth is in STRING but not in CORD. My last is in SEE but not in GLANCE. I am a city renowned for romance. Where am I?