The mother _____________________________(感觉自己变得越来越冷) and her hands trembled as she read the letter from the battle field. (grow)

（2011·安徽卷）A

Passage 1

The Information Highway is the road that links computer users to a large number of on-line services: the Web, e-mail, and software, to mention just a few. Not long ago, the Information Highway was a new road, with not many users. Now, everyone seems to want to take a drive, with over 30 million families connected worldwide. Not surprisingly, this well-traveled highway is starting to look like a well-traveled highway. Traffic jams can cause many serious problems, forcing the system to close down for repair. Naturally, accidents will happen on such a crowed road, and usually victims are some files, gone forever. Then, of course, there’s Mr. Cool, with his new broad-band connection, who speeds down the highway faster than most of us can go. But don’t trick yourself; he pays for that speeding.

Passage 2

Want to know more about global warming and how you can help prevent it? Doctor Herman Friedman, who is considered a leading expert on the subject, will speak at Grayson Hall next Friday. Friedman studied environmental science at three well-known universities around the world before becoming a professor in the subject. He has also traveled around the world observing environmental concerns. The gradual bleaching (变白) of the Great Barrier Reef, which came into the public eye in 2002, is his latest interest. Signed copies of his colorful book, which was published just last month, will be on sale after his talk.

【文章大意】本文分两部分，第一篇介绍信息高速公路的情况；第二篇介绍Doctor Herman Friedman的情况。

56. The Information Highway                .

A. is free from traffic accidents

B. is crowded with car drivers

C. offers just a few on-line services

D. appeals to a large number of users

57. How does MR. Cool manage to travel the Information Highway so fast?

A. By storing fewer files.

B. By repair the system.

C. By buying a better computer.

D. By using a broad-band connection.

58. What can be learned from Passenger 2?

A. There will be a book show at Grayson Hall.

B. Friedman is now studying the Great Barrier Reef.

C. There will be a talk on global warming this week.

D. Friedman is a leading expert on computer science.

59. Passage 2 is most probably              .

A. a poster about a lecture

B. an ad for a new book

C. a note to a doctor in a university

D. an introduction to a professor

书面表达（共10分）

近几年，人们越来越关心全球变暖问题。请根据以下内容提示，写一篇100词左右的英语短文。

近50年来，温度上升很快。在最冷的地区，冬季的结冰期开始得晚结束得早。这些气候变化威胁到人类的生存，也影响着动植物的生活，一些物种甚至会灭绝。

温室气体是造成全球变暖的主要原因之一，人类应该负责，并且采取措施减缓全球变暖的速度。如在工业方面要减少二氧化碳和其他有害气体的排放等。

参考词汇：排放（release）

Guided Writing

Directions: Write an English composition in 120 - 150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

随着天气变冷，火灾频发，给人民的生命财产安全造成巨大损失。请你以校学生会（the Students’ Union）的名义，给全校同学写一封信，主要内容应包括：

1. 火灾带来的危害和预防火灾的重要性

2. 你的建议 (学习必要的防火知识；制定班级防火安全条例；保持逃生通道畅通；不要玩火等)

语言点提示：

fire safety regulations防火安全条例；

take precautions采取预防措施；

fire extinguisher灭火器