河南农业大学高级英语2005-2006第一学期A卷.doc

河南农业大学2005～2006学年第一学期 《高级英语》期末试题（A卷） (Grade2003, January5, 2006) 题 号 I II III IV V 总分 分 数 评卷人 I. Reading Comprehension (30 points 1×2) In this section, there are 4 passages followed by 15 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer. Mark answers on the ANSWER SHEET Passage A The destruction of our natural resources and contamination of our food supply continue to occur, largely because of the extreme difficulty in affixing（归咎于） legal responsibility on those who continue to treat our environment with reckless abandon. Attempts to prevent pollution legislation, economic in-centimes and friendly persuasion have been met by lawsuits, personal and industrial denial and long delays not only in accepting responsibility, but more importantly, in doing something about it. It seems that only when government decides it can afford tax incentives or production sacrifices is there any initiative for change. Where is industrys and our recognition that protecting mankinds great treasure is the single most important responsibility? If ever there will be time for environmental health professionals to come to the frontlines and provide leadership to solve environmental problems, that time is now. We are being asked, and, in fact, the public is demanding that we take positive action. It is our responsibility as professionals in environmental health to make the difference. Yes, the ecologists, the environmental activists and the conservationists serve to communicate, stimulate thinking and promote behavioral change. However, it is those of us who are paid to make the decisions to develop, improve and enforce environmental standards, I submit, who must lead the charge. We must recognize that environmental health issues do not stop at city limits, county lines, state or even federal boundaries. We can no longer afford to be tunnel-versioned in our approach. We mu