1、A CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARYBay Village Branch, 502 Cahoon Road, 440-871-6392. The Egyptian Pyramids, 7 p. m. Sept. 17. Join us as Don King, a long-time student of Egyptology, discusses the pyramids and presents the possible theories of the construction, design and mysteries surrounding these an
2、cient wonders. Join us as local Bay Village resident, Tom Bell, discusses his book “My Dad Is a Freak: a Memoir”, 7p.m.Sept. 27. Fairview Park Branch, 21255 Lorain Road, 440-333-4700 or cuyahogalibrary. org. Dress for Success, 7 p. m. Sept. 17. First impressions count. Some job recruiters(招聘人员) use
3、appearance to determine self-esteem, respect, confidence and organizational skills. Learn how to dress to emphasize your strengths and improve your employ ability. Registration required. Music Study Groups, 1:152:45 p. m. Wednesdays, Sept. 19Nov. 28. Explore current concert music performed by The Cl
4、eveland Orchestra at Severance Hall through informal lectures and listening. Classes are designed for both new and experienced music lovers and are led by Dr. Rose Breckenridge. Practical Herbs, 7 p. m. Oct. 3. Famous doctor Sarah Hurt will talk about growing, drying and storing herbs and how to use
5、 them. Registration required. North Olmsted Branch, 27403 Lorain Road. 440-777-6211 or cuyahogalibrary. org. Job Club, 1:303 p. m. Tuesdays. Join Jim Hansen for helpful tips on resumes, job search strategies and interviewing. Anyone who is job hunting or looking to change careers is welcome. War of
6、1812, 78:45 p. m. Sept. 17. This year marks the 200th anniversary. Professor Catherine Rokicky from Cuyahoga Community College will give a presentation about the war, and immediately following well discuss the book “Mr. and Mrs. Madisons War: Americas First Couple and the Second War of Independence”
7、 by Hugh Howard. Registration required. Olmsted Falls Library, 7850 Main St. , Olmsted Falls. 440-235-1150 or cuyahogalibrary. org. Family Story-time, 77:30 p. m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 27. Join us for rhymes, songs, finger-plays and a story or two. For children ages birth through age 8 with their
8、 caregivers. Huntington Practice SAT Test, 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Sept. 15. Follow up, 45 p. m. Sept. 26. Get ready for college by taking a practice SAT exam. Discuss strategies to improve your score, and get tips on preparing for the real exam. Registration required. Imaginative Illustrations, 11 a. m
9、. to noon Sept. 29. A hands-on drawing program where children exercise their imagination while experiencing some basic techniques of cartooning. Grades K-5. Registration required.56. There are many activities for you to choose on Sept. 17 EXCEPT _.A. listening to a speech which is about the warB. at
10、tending a discussion about ancient Egyptian pyramidsC. attending a program about how to reduce exam anxiety D. learning about how to leave a good first impression on others57. If you want to study some medical knowledge, you can call _.A. 440-871-6392B. 440-333-4700C. 440-777-6211D. 440-235-115058.
11、If you want to learn how to educate your children, you should contact _.A. Bay Village Branch B. Fairview Park Branch C. North Olmsted Branch D. Olmsted Falls Library59. In order to help yourself find a new job soon, youd better go to_.A. Bay Village Branch and Fairview Park BranchB. North Olmsted B
12、ranch and Olmsted Falls Library C. Fairview Park Branch and Olmsted Falls Library D. Fairview Park Branch and North Olmsted Branch60. It is learned from the passage that _.A. you can study music for more than one month in Fairview Park Branch B. you can get the information about the four branches on
13、 the Internet C. you can choose to take part in all the mentioned events in the afternoon D. both Don King and Catherine Rokicky are college professorsB The January fashion show, called Future Fashion, exemplified how far green design has come. Organized by the New York-based nonprofit Earth Pledge,
14、 the show inspired many top designers to work with sustainable fabrics for the first time. Several have since made pledges to include organic fabrics in their lines. The designers who undertake green fashion still face many challenges. Scott Hahn, a cofounder with Gregory of Rogan and Loomstate, whi
15、ch uses all-organic cotton, says high-quality sustainable materials can still be tough to find. “Most designers with existing labels are finding there arent comparable materials that can just replace what youre doing and what your customers are used to,” he says. For example, organic cotton and non-
16、organic cotton are virtually indistinguishable once woven into a dress. But some popular synthetics, like stretch nylon, still have few eco-friendly equivalents(等同物). Those who do make the switch are finding they have more support. Last year the influential trade show Designers & Agents stopped char
17、ging its participation fee for young green entrepreneurs who attend its two springtime shows in Los Angeles and New York and gave special recognition to designers whose collections are at least 25% sustainable. It now counts more than 50 green designers, up from fewer than a dozen two years ago. Thi
18、s week Wal-Mart is set to announce a major initiative aimed at helping cotton farmers go organic: it will buy transitional cotton at higher prices, thus helping to expand the supply of a key sustainable material. “Main-stream is about to occur,” says Hahn. Some analysts are less sure. Among consumer
19、s, only 18% are even aware that eco-fashion exists, up from 6% four years ago. Natalie Hormilla, a fashion writer, is an example of the unconverted consumer. When asked if she owned any sustainable clothes, she replied, “Not that Im aware of.” Like most consumers, she finds little time to shop, and
20、when she does, shes on the hunt for “cute stuff that isnt too expensive.” By her own admission, green just isnt yet on her mind. But thanks to the combined efforts of designers, retailers and suppliersone day it will be.61. What is said about Future Fashion?A. It inspired leading designers to start
21、going green. B. It showed that designers using organic fabrics would go far.C. It served as an example of how fashion shows should be organized.D. It convinced the public that fashionable clothes should be made durable.62. According to Scott Hahn, one big challenge to designers who will go organic i
22、s that _.A. much more time is needed to finish a dress using sustainable materialsB. they have to create new brands for clothes made of organic materialsC. customers have difficulty telling organic from non-organic materialsD. quality organic replacements for synthetics are not readily available63.
23、We learn from Paragraph 3 that designers who undertake green fashion _.A. can attend various trade shows for freeB. are readily recognized by the fashion worldC. can buy organic cotton at favorable pricesD. are gaining more and more support64. What is Natalie Hormillas attitude toward eco-fashion?A.
24、 She doesnt seem to care about it.B. She doesnt think it is sustainable.C. She is doubtful of its practical value.D. She is opposed to the idea very much.65. What does the author think of green fashion?A. Green products will soon go main stream.B. It has a very promising future.C. Consumers have the
25、 final say.D. It will appeal more to young people.C BEIJINGAs China scrambles to respond to the choking smog that has blanketed Beijing in recent weeks, authorities in several major cities are experimenting with carbon trading platforms. The schemes are one effort to get control over greenhouse gase
26、s in an economy still hungry for cheap energy.It has been a persistent concern in recent years, but the spiking pollution levels in January are sparking a public outcry.Emissions from coal-fired electricity plants and busy factories are part of the problem that officials hope to get control over thr
27、ough carbon trading platforms. Seven cities are expected to open carbon markets later this year, including Tianjin.“The government has decided to start with programs because the carbon trading is something new to China,” said David Tang, secretary of the board of the Tianjin Carbon Exchange. “So we
28、want to have a number of programs to explore the use of the market.” said Tang.China wants to launch a national carbon trading program by 2016. If it is successful, analysts say, the program would be one of the largest in the world and would help the country meet its target of cutting carbon dioxide
29、 emissions by 45 percent within seven years.The platforms allow companies to earn credits for lowering greenhouse gas emissions, which can then be traded. If it works, it would encourage for-profit businesses to invest in green technology.As public concern builds pressure for the government to find
30、a solution, Wu Changhua, greater China director of the Climate Group, says there is a broad shift under way in how Chinese weigh their quality of life.China has long put economic growth ahead of environmental concerns, making it the worlds biggest polluter. Carbon trading supporters hope that the ma
31、rkets could be one way to curb pollution and keep the economy growing.66. Which of the following is TRUE about carbon trading platforms?A. They are used to trade various resources. B. They caused the choking smog in China.C. They have been in existence for many years in China. D. The choking smog ma
32、y promote their development.67. The underlined word in Paragraph 1 means “ _”.A. to make blanket B. to cover something C. to make something empty D. to be like a blanket68. Tangs attitude towards carbon markets is _.A. unknown B. indifferent C. optimistic D. pessimistic69. What can we infer from the
33、 passage?A. China will have built a national carbon trading program by 2016.B. Chinese have lived a life of high quality in all aspects.C. The markets could slow the development of economy. D. Standards of life will be changed in China.70. Whats the main idea of this passage?A. The choking smoke in China.B. The urge for carbon trading platforms.C. Greenhouse gases.D. The worlds biggest polluter. 5660 CBDDA 6165. ADDAB 6670 DBCDB
