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　　News Report 3

　　A Spanish island called Palmador has been bought by a family from Europe for 18 million euros. (Question 5) Island id often described as heaven on earth by holiday makers. Decades tourist have been flocking to Palmador, which is located off the southeast coast of Spain. (Question 5) They come to enjoy its unspoiled beaches and crystal clear waters. (Question 6) Its natural beauty is protected as it lies inside a natural park.

　　Although Palmador one of the most famous private islands in the world, its seafront is public land and is a favorite destination for famous people. When the island was put up for sale, it was offered to the local government, but proved too expensive for the local authorities. It is unclear whether the new owners have the power to ban tourist from the island, but with their newfound luxury comes the responsibility for its protection and maintenance.

　　The island is less than two miles long and half a mile wide. (Question 5) lt is said to have a remarkable location that few other private islands of this size can match.

　　According to estate agents, Palmador is perfect place to retreat to get away from the city noise and relax in beautiful surroundings with zero stress.(Question 7)

　　Question 5

　　What do we learn from the news report about the Spanish island Palmador?

　　Question 6

　　What do holiday makers come to Palmador to enjoy?

　　Question 7

　　What do estate agents say about Palmador?

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　　26.K)involving

　　27.B)associated

　　28.L)note

　　29.A)additional

　　30.D)cultivate

　　31.E)depressive

　　32.H)however

　　33.G)emotions

　　34.F)directly

　　35.I)implication

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　　46. What does the author say is remarkable about the fish we eat?B

　　A)They reproduce quickly.

　　B)They are mostly farmed.

　　C)They have bocome as important as grain.

　　D) They have a longer history than humars.

　　47. What do we need to do if we keep consuming fish at the current rate?D

　　A)Increasethefishingvolumeconsiderably.

　　B)Developmoreadvancedfishingtechnology.

　　C)Enlargethemarinefishstockseffectively.

　　D)Expand the scale of fish-farming continuously.

　　48.What does the author say about China in terms of aquatic food?C

　　A)It places increasing emphasis on fishing now.

　　B) It boasts of the world's largest fishing stocks,

　　C) It raises more fish than caught from the wild.

　　D) It supplies 60% of the world's fish products

　　49.Why does the author say aquaculture is so important these days?A

　　A) It is a must for feeding the world's fast-growing population

　　B) It proves a reliable source of protein for humans and animals

　　C) It is essential to maintaining both mental and physical health

　　D) It ensures a balanced healthy diet for people the world over,

　　50.What does the author imply by saying aquaculture is no silver bullet?C

　　A)Shrimp-farming is a risky business.

　　B) Fish-farming will not be sustainable

　　C) Fish-farming may cause serious problems too.

　　D) Shrimp-farming can become quite expensive.

　　51. What does the WEP's winning of tlhe Nobel Peace Prize make us realize?D

　　A)More and more people in the world are suffering from starvation.

　　B) All of us can be affected by food instability cne way or another,

　　C) It is hazardous to leeve millions of people poor and vulnerable.

　　D) It is morally wrong to think helping the poor is not our business.

　　52. What do we leam about the WEP's effort to elirrinate hunger?B

　　A)It has ersured a sufficient food supply to millicns

　　B) It is still far from its goal despite the progress made,

　　C) It has done a good job in combating natural disasters.

　　D) It is preventing starvation occurring on a global scale.

　　53. What will happen when food aid is offered at a price?A

　　A) The rich will become richer and the poor poorer.

　　B)Morepeoplewillbewillbewillingtojoinintheeffort.

　　C)More food will be made available to the needy.

　　D) The relief effort will be rendered less sustainable.

　　54.How can scientists help cope with poverty and hunger?B

　　A)By colaborating closely with world economic institutions.

　　B) By sharing expertise with peers in poverty-stricken nations.

　　C) By setting up more food research programs in develsping countries.

　　D) By building self-respect in people suffering from undernutrition

　　55.What message does the author try toconvey at the end of the passage?C

　　A) Wealthy nations should solve their own food problems first.

　　B) Rich counties should be more generous in providing food aid,

　　C)Poor nations should enhance their own ability to solve their food shortages.

　　D) World economic institutions should play a bigger role in fighting hunger.