【正文】 a city is part of DHS39。s attitude toward noise would best be described as ________.　　[A] unrealistic [B] traditional [C] concerned [D] hysterical　　54. Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage?　　[A] Noise is a major problem。s population, currently 159 million. But in this patchwork of ethnic and religious rivalries, water seldom stands alone as an issue. It is entangled in the politics that keep people from trusting and seeking help from one another. Here, where water, like truth, is precious, each nation tends to find its own water and supply its own truth.　　As Israeli hydrology professor Uri Shamir told me: If there is political will for peace, water will not be a hindrance. If you want reasons to fight, water will not be a hindrance. If you want reasons to fight, water will give you ample opportunities.　　57. Why does the author use the phrase for next November (Line 3, Para. 1)?　　[A] According to the Old Testament freshwater is available only in November.　　[B] Rainfall es only in winter starting from November.　　[C] Running water systems will not be ready until next November.　　[D] It is a custom in that region that irrigation to crops is done only in November.　　58. What is NOT the cause for the imminent water war?　　[A] Lack of water resources. [B] Lack of rainfall.　　[C] Inefficient use of water. [D] Water has replaced oil.　　59. One way for the region to use water efficiently is to ________.　　[A] develop other enterprises that cost less water　　[B] draw a plan of irrigation for the various nations　　[C] import water from waterrich nations　　[D] stop wars of any sort for good and all　　60. Uri Shamir39。 to the timeless Egyptian Nile.　　Even amid the scarcity there are haves and havenots. pared with the United States, which in 1990 had freshwater potential of 10,000 cubic meters ( million gallons) a year for each citizen, Iraq had 5,500, Turkey had 4,000, and Syria had more than 2,800. Egypt39。s most widespread nuisance. But noise is more than just a nuisance. It constitutes a real and present danger to people39。d better have a place to take them for treatment. A reasonable standard, according to preparedness experts, is 500 hospital beds for every 100,000 people—a ratio that would likely mean a city could find enough spare beds in an emergency. Of course, beds alone won39。s why cities such as Houston are creating registries of residents who would need special help. Such lists would indicate, for instance, that a certain person in a certain apartment building is wheelchairbound. Other cities are instructing people with disabilities to call 911 for assistance—though this relies on phone systems that could be overloaded or go dead. If a city39。 offices to gauge(測量)the readiness of these cities to meet both natural and manmade disasters.　　Our criteria fell under three main categories: Emergency Readiness, Crisis Communications, and Medical Response.　　Emergency Readiness　　Are there at least 1,000 first responders (such as police, fire and EMTs) per 100,000 residents? They39。　　N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage。re best off if your city has earned the CDC39。ve taken part in RapidCom, a DHS program providing technical assistance and training that speeds up the transition.　　Has the city adopted E911? Many cities have upgraded their 911 call centers in recent years, but they39。s Metropolitan Medical Response System, it has obtained federal assistance in developing plans, and has received critical training and equipment.　　Are there labs nearby that specialize in biological and chemical threats? The CDC is on the cutting edge with its Laboratory Response Network—integrated labs nationwide that have the equipment and expertise to quickly identify pathogens and toxic chemicals. An LRN lab in Florida was the first to detect anthrax(炭疽熱)in terrorist mailings in 2001. Laboratories can be members only if they have highly trained staff and exceptional facilities, as well as track record of testing accuracy. A handful of LRN labs qualify as Level 1, meaning they can test for chemical poisons such as mustard and nerve agents.　　1. A bird flu, a massive earthquake, a monster storm and a terrorist attack are all threats to major cities in the .　　2. The author does an assessment of all highrisk urban areas in the .　　3. Policemen, firemen and emergency doctors all can be called first responders.　　4. Each federal urban searchandrescue task force is made up of at least 60 members.　　5. If a city has earned the CDC39。 most people recognize its importance.　　[B] Although noise can be annoying, it is not a major problem.　　[C] Noise is a major problem and has not yet been recognized as such.　　[D] Noise is a major problem about which nothing can be done.　　55. The author condemns noise essentially because it ________.　　[A] is against the law [B] can make some people irritable　　[C] is a nuisance [D] is a danger to people39。s viewpoint is that ________.　　[A] nations in that region are just fighting for water　　[B] people there are thirsty for peace instead of water　　[C] water is no problem as long as there is peace　　[D] those nations have every reason to fight for water　　61. The author39。 to Israel and Jordan, neighbors across the valley of the Jordan。t speak to her husband. [D] She missed the dinner party.　　Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.　　19. [A] Computer sales negotiations.　　[B] A preliminary interview.　　[C] An Internet seminar meeting.　　[D] Computer games.　　20. [A] He managed the sales department.　　[B] He gave seminars on the Internet.　　[C] He worked as a custodian.　　[D] He designed software.　　21. [A] A web page authoring program.　　[B] A kind of beverage.　　[C] A puter game.　　[D] A kind of software.　　22. [A] She will call Mr. Taylor in the next few days.　　[B] She will talk over their discussion with others.　　[C] She