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Yott malt not use cu,ty ctJ the word.s itt the bank more than once.Questions 35 to 45 are based on the follorving passage.It was l0 years ago, on a warrn July night, that a newborn lamb took her first breath in a small shed inScotland. From the outside, she looked no diff'erent fiom thousands of other sheep bom on 36 farms. Butthe envkonment. This is especially so in desperately poor countries, where residents in the countryside slash andbum forests each growing season to clear space for farming. But the real difference is that in developing nations,the move from rural areas to cities often leads to an accompanying increase in income to an increase in the consumption of food and energy, which in turn - and that increase leadscauses a rise in carbon emissions. Gettingenough to eat and enjoymg the safety and comfort of living fully on the grid is certainly a good thing does carry an environmental price.- but itThe urbanization wave can't be stopped importance of managing that transition. If we do - and it shouldn't be. But Seto's paper does underscore theit the right way, we can reduce urbanization's impact on theenvironment. \"There's an enornous opportunity here, and a lot ofpressure and responsibility to think abouthow we vrbarrize,\" says Seto. \"One thing that's clear is that we can't build cities the way we have over thelast couple of hundred years. The scale of this transition won't allow that.\" We're headed towards an urbanplanet no matter what, but whether it becomes heaven or hell is up to us.56. What issue does the author try to draw people's attention to?A) The shrinking biodiversity worldwide. C) The ongoing global economic recession.B) The rapid increase of world population. D) The impact of accelerating urbanization.57. In what sense are humans the ultimate invasive species?A) They are much greedier than other species.B) They are a unique species born to conquer.C) They force other species out oftheir territories.D) They have an urge to expand their living space.58. In what way is urbanization in poor countries good for the environment?A) More land will be preserved for wildlife.B) The pressure on farmlaad will be lessened.C) Carbon emissions will be considerably reduced.D) Natural resowces will be used more effectively.59. What does the author say about living comfortably in the city?A) It incurs a high environmental price.B) It brings poverty and insecurity to an end.C) It causes a big change in people's lifestyle.D) It narrows the gap between city and country.60. What can be done to minimize the negative impact of urbanization according to Seto?A) Slowing down the speed of transition.B) Innovative use ofadvanced technology.C) Appropriate management of the process.D) Enhancing people's sense of responsibility.•E6•BA) Local knowledge and global knowledge will merge.B) Students will become more curious and ambitious.C) People are able to learn wherever they travel.D) Sources of information are greatly expanded.63. What is the author's greatest concern with social media technology?A) Individuals and organizations may use it for evil purposes.B) Government will find it hard to protect classified information.C) People may disclose their friends'information unintentionally.D) People's attention will be easily distracted from their work in hand.64. What do businesses use social media for?A) Creating a good corporate image.C) Conducting large-scale market surveys.B) Anticipating the needs of customers.D) Minimizing possible risks and dangers.65. 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