【1】　Kitchen Design

　　Over the years economic, social and technological factors have influenced the design of kitchens. Since it is often used simultaneously by both family members as well as guests, the kitchen requires not only a glamorous look but a practical one. Also, the design elements must meet the needs of the modern family.

　　Environmental concerns have had an enormous impact on kitchen design. This concern includes recycling of house hold material, as well as energy efficient appliances and the purity of both water and air. Research shows that up to 85 percent of the population is concerned about what might be in their drinking water. They are also often dissatisfied with the taste and odor of what comes out of their tap. This is why it's important to consider adding a water filter system.

　　The character of today's kitchen is very different from the way it was thirty years ago. There's more sophistication in food preparation, and more technological help with cooking and clean-up.

　　When choosing cabinets, first consider the style. Use the architectural style of your house as a guide. Because cabinets are a big investment, it is best to choose quality. Popular styles in kitchen cabinets are framed panel doors with raised or recessed panels of wood, cabinet fronts with glass panes, or simple slab doors in a rich painted or laminated finish. Cabinet pulls, don't be afraid to mix and match styles.

　　Because many of today's kitchens consist of two of more cooks sharing in the meal preparation, there is a need for more counter space, cooktops and sinks. Although lifestyles are changing, the primary function of the kitchen as an area for preparing food has remained unchanged. The sink remains one of the most used areas in the kitchen as well as an important decorative statement.

　　Appliance technology is moving at a very fast pace. Choosing what type of appliances as well as how many will depend on several factors such as how often and how much you cook and the size of your kitchen.

　　Don't limit yourself to one of each kind of appliance. You can have a refrigerator in one place and a freezer in a separate area or two sets of cooktops, one on the counter next to the wall oven and one on an island. You can even have two dishwashers if size and budget require and permit---think of it as saving time in the long run.

　　1. A well-designed kitchen should be modern, beautiful and practical at the same time.

　　A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned

　　2. Being harmless to the environment is the top priority in kitchen design.

　　A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned

　　3. Quality matters the most when you are choosing kitchen cabinets.

　　A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned

　　4. More counter space, cooktops and sink are needed in today's kitchens because food preparation is more complicated than it used to be.

　　A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned

　　5. The design of the sink is indicative of a kitchen designer's intelligence

　　A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned

　　6. Means of saving labor, appliances should be replaced whenever new models come out

　　A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned

　　7. It is the amount of time you can spend in the kitchen that decides how many appliances of the same kind you should buy

　　A. Right B. Wrong C. Not mentioned

　　答案: ACABACBＷww.KaＯ8.CC

【2】　Earthquake

　　How does an earthquake start?

　　What makes an earthquake happen? The rock of the earth's crust (地壳) may have a'fault', a kind of break in the surface. The blocks which make up the earth move, and sometimes this may cause the sides of the fault to move up and down or lengthways (纵向地) against each other. When one piece of rock starts to rub on another with great force, a lot of energy is used. This energy is changed into vibrations (振动) and it is these vibrations that we feel as an earthquake. The vibrations can travel thousands of kilometers and so an earthquake in Turkey may be felt in Greece.

　　What to do during an earthquake?

　　At school

　　As soon as the earthquake starts, students should get under the desks immediately and wait until the teacher tells them it is safe to come out. The teacher should, at the same time, go immediately to the teacher's desk, get underneath (在……下面) it and stay there till the danger is over. Students must not argue with the teacher or question instructions. As soon as the tremors (震动) stop, all students should walk towards the exit and go straight to the school playground or any open space such as a square or a park. They must wait there until the teacher tells them it is safe to go.

　　At home

　　If you are at home when the earthquake occurs, get immediately under the table in the living room or kitchen. Choose the biggest and strongest table you can find. You must not go anywhere near the window and don't go out onto the balcony (阳台). Once the tremors have stopped, you can come out from under the table but you must leave the building straight away. You should walk down the stairs and should not use the lift - there may be a power cut as a result of the earthquake and you could find yourself trapped inside the lift for hours.

　　In the street

　　If you are in the street when the earthquake takes place, do not stand near buildings, fences or walls - move away as quickly as possible and try to find a large open space to wait in. Standing under trees could also be dangerous.

　　第 16 题 People knew long ago how an earthquake starts.

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned

　　【正确答案】： C

　　第 17 题 Thousands of people were killed during an earthquake in Turkey.

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned

　　【正确答案】： C

　　第 18 题 As soon as an earthquake occurs, students should leave the building.

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned

　　【正确答案】： B

　　第 19 题 Students should go to the school playground or an open space once the tremors stop.

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned

　　【正确答案】： A

　　第 20 题 If you are at home when an earthquake occurs, stand near a big table.

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned

　　【正确答案】： B

　　第 21 题 The best way to leave the building during an earthquake is to get into a lift.

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned

　　【正确答案】： B

　　第 22 题 If you are in the street when an earthquake occurs, stay in a large open space.

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned

　　【正确答案】： A