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With the World Cup always held in the European off-season in June and July, when the tiny nation of Qatarm beat out USA Australia, Japan and South Korea, as the venue(地点)the 2022 World Cup Soccer, there were gasps of surprise from the fans – it was not just because of the size of the competitors, but also the fact that Doha sees an average top temperature of 41 degrees Celsius (106°F) in June and July with the possibility of top temperatures as high as 50°C (122°F). While shifting the World Cup to the cooler month.
Since the World Cup cannot be moved to the ‘cooler’ season in January or to a neighboring country with milder weather, Qatar has to figure out a solution to make the game more comfortable. A team of engineering scientists from Qatar University (QU) have taken a more high-tech approach to solving the problem – they've reportedly developed a type of artificial "cloud" designed to float above the World Cup venues and provide fans and players with relief from the blazing sun.
The artificial clouds system was invented by a team led by Dr Saul Abdul Ghani, Head of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at QU, who told Gulf News that the "clouds" would be made from a lightweight carbon structure carrying a giant envelope of material containing helium(氦) gas. The "cloud" would also feature solar panels on its upper surface to power engines that allow the cloud to be moved via remote control. While the country officials have promised to improve some of the issues with solar-powered stadiums capable of reducing the temperatures inside, to a comfortable 20℃(68°F),there is still concern of how the players will be able to function in the practice fields.
The system would initially cost around US$500,000, with prices coming down with commercial scale production. However, since Qatar needs to find a solution, the money is probably to the issue. The bigger question is, will this team of scientists actually be able to conjure up(兑现)something that they have promised? We will all find out in about eleven years!
66.By mentioning “the European off-season”, the author tells us .
A.why the World Cup is held B.where the host countries of the World Cup are
C.where the World Cup is usually held D.when the World Cup is held
67.The artificial clouds system aims to .
A.carry a giant envelope of material containing helium gas
B.air-condition the venues via solar power
C.feature solar panels on its upper surface
D.allow the loud to be moved via remote control
68.Which of the following is NOT promised for 2022 World Cup by Qatar?
A.The tournament season.
B.The tournament venues.
C.The comfortable temperature for training grounds.
D.The comfortable temperature for the matches.
69.About how much US dollars are estimated if four artificial clouds float above stadiums?
A.$ 1,600,000 B.$ 2,500,000 C.$500,000 D.$ 2,200,000
70.Which of the following can best serve as the title of this passage?
A.Will the 2020 World Cup Be Held in the Middle East?
B.Qatar’s 2022 World Cup in High Temperature
C.Will Man-Made Clouds Provide Shade at the 2022 World Cup in Qaltar?
D.Artificial Clouds at High Cost Promising Comfortable Season
Part IV Writing (45 marks)
Section A (10 marks)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
There are many reasons why you might not tell all when your doctor asks you to list the medications you are taking. But there is one very good reason why you should tell all: your health. Or you may encounter a drug interaction, a situation in which a substance affects the activity of a drug.
Even though drug reactions and interaction are responsible for only about 3.8 percent of emergency department visits, many of these cases are serious.
Medications have become an important component of good medical care, often taking the place of surgery or other invasive procedures. Pills are thought to be good cures for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol(胆固醇)and they are also used to treat depression and other kinds of diseases. As a result, people prefer to take combined medications, thinking they all work for good.
At least 25 percent of Americans over age 65 take three or more medications daily-in many cases, prescribed by different doctors. Any of these medications can cause an unfavorable reaction. When two or more are taken at the same time, there is a risk of a drug interaction. Further increasing the risk, 40 percent of American adults regularly have herbal remedies(药物)or vitamins – often in combination with prescription or over-the-counter medications and usually without the knowledge of their doctors.
To avoid the bad effects, you should follow the instructions. Your doctor will tell you when and how the medications are to be taken and if they are to be taken with or without certain foods. These instructions are important to ensure that the drug does its job effectively.
It's a good idea to go to the same doctor regularly so he can be familiar with the drugs you are taking. And be sure to consult him before starting to take herbal remedies or vitamins. Finally, new medications are coming onto the market all the time. All the possible reactions and interactions are not always known. Be alert to symptoms and report them immediately to your doctor.
Title: 71.
I. Definition
A situation in which a substance affects the activity of a drug.
II. Effects/ Consquences
·Accounting for 72. of emergency department visits
·Causing serious cases
III. 73. for combined medications
·Medications being 74. for surgery
·Pills lowering blood pressure and cholesterol
·Pills 75. like depression
IV. Present situation in America
·More than 3 medications taken daily by a quarter older Americans
·Herbal remedies or vitamins used in combination with medications 76.
V.77.
·Visiting a doctor for time, method and foods to go with medication to ensure the taken drugs
78.
·Consulting 79. often, especially before taking herbal remedies or vitamins
·Being alert to 80.
